Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary Elementary School
About the School
- St. Mary Elementary School in Wephalia, MI offers co–ed education for grades K through 6 in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1836, the school is among the olde private elementary schools in Michigan.
- The school enrolls 309 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, supported by 15 teachers.
- The udent body includes a small percentage of racial diversity, with 0.32% students of color represented.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1836
School Calendar
School Motto
St. Mary Catholic School will come to know God, to love God, and to serve God and His people.
Student Body
Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Elementary School vs. St. Joseph Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is St. Patrick School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Peter Lutheran Church & School (5.1 miles away)
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Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 W St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 821-5565
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Christian
4415 W St Joseph Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-8903
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Catholic
325 Edwards St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-2167
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 S Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 W Jefferson St
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
6.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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