St. Mary Elementary School in Kalamazoo, MI, serves 78 udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city community.
The co–ed Catholic school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 7 full–time teachers.
The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and provides a religious education program.
Approximately 13% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Mary Elementary is located near other private K–8 schools in Kalamazoo, offering families multiple options within the local area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Reformed Heritage Christian School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Augustine School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Tree Of Life School
(Christian)
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
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Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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