St Mary Catholic School aim is to provide a quality education in a faith-filled environment which nurtures Catholic values and academic achievement.
We work with families to promote the child's spiritual, academic and social growth.
We also respect the uniqueness of each child and celebrate their diverse gifts and talents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St Mary Catholic School aim is to provide a quality education in a faith-filled environment which nurtures Catholic values and academic achievement. We work with families to promote the child's spiritual, academic and social growth. We also respect the uniqueness of each child and celebrate their diverse gifts and talents.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Sterling East Oakland Campus (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
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Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
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(248) 373-5300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
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Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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2203 E 11 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
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Gr: K-8 | 49 students
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(248) 557-9380
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Guardian Angels School
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521 E 14 Mile Rd
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(248) 588-5545
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 588-5545
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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1621 Linwood Ave
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(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Ferndale Montessori Center
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400 W Marshall St
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(248) 548-4154
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-4154
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
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17139 Oak Dr
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(313) 863-4677
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
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Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
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(248) 644-2722
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
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St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sterling East Oakland Campus
(Brethren)
1025 N Sherman Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
2203 E 11 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
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(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Berkley KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1695 Twelve Mile Rd
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(248) 544-1254
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 544-1254
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Sterling East Oakland Campus
(Brethren)
1025 N Sherman Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.
Special Education School
25611 Coolidge Hwy
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(248) 545-6677
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Lubavitch Cheder
(Jewish)
25401 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-1010
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-1010
1.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 157 students
Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch
(Jewish)
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
2.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Mordechai
All-boys (Jewish)
24600 Greenfield Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-3360
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-3360
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
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St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sterling East Oakland Campus
(Brethren)
1025 N Sherman Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
2203 E 11 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo]( "Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo")
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.
Special Education School
25611 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
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St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo]( "Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo")
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Berkley KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1695 Twelve Mile Rd
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 544-1254
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 544-1254
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.
Special Education School
25611 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Ferndale Montessori Center
Montessori School
400 W Marshall St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-4154
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-4154
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
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Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
9396.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Workman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-6700
9396.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
9396.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mcbride Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47097 Mcbride Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
9396.9 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Ridge Wood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49775 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 465-2200
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 465-2200
9397 miles
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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