Welcome to Saint Mary Catholic School. We are fully accredited and have proudly offered a Catholic education, preschool through 5th grade, since 1937.
Our students leave our school equipped with a firm grasp on balancing academics, socialization, physical activity, faith, and family.
We would love for you to join our school community! Email or call us to learn more!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,390
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Math & Reading support with in school, Hearing, Vision, OT & mild LD provided by ISD & PP Public
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Navy Blue Pants with either white, Navy blue, or hunter green short or long sleeve shirts for the boys. Girls dresses navy blue. Pants and shirts as the same as the boys
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
tuition scale based on income
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Saint Mary Catholic School
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary School cost?
St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $2,390 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary School often compared to?
St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Saint Basil Catholic School, Gobles Junior Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary School vs. Saint Basil Catholic School, St. Mary School vs. Gobles Junior Academy
The nearest high school to St. Mary School is Heritage Christian Academy (11.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
721 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students
Gift Of Grace Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
7135 Veronica St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 365-5775
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 365-5775
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 8 students
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Looking Glass Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
3800 S 12th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students
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