About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Catholic
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Christian
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12
Calvinist
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Calvinist
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Catholic
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Christian
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Catholic
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
9305.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Willow St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
9307.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Bloomingdale Middle And High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
9307.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
9308.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
9308.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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