St. Mary Of The Lake School (Closed 2013)

704 W Merchant St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
The parish built St. Mary of the Lake School in 1964.
Saint Mary of the Lake School educates the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.
Academic excellence and community service have been our proud tradition for more than forty years.
The school was established to provide a faith centered Catholic education to 1st through 6th grade elementary students in the Harbor Country area.
Many changes have occurred throughout the years as the parish and school have grown.
In 1975 preschool and Kindergarten was added to St. Mary of the Lake School's program under the Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Of The Lake School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

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 Of The Lake School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Lake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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