We offer faith-based education according to Catholic tradition Our long tradition of educating young people dates back to the 1870's
St. Mary's and her graduates have contributed to the growth and prosperity of our community.
Today, St. Mary's School is proud of our educational excellence and a family friendly environment.
Our classes sizes are small; we dedicate our efforts to teaching each child at their particular ability level.
"The Mission of St. Mary`s School is to gather as a faith-filled community in union with parents to form students through the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition and to provide an excellent education".
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,569
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- St. Mary's School gets a $1K grant for Math Mats - 09/26/2024St. Mary's School applied for and recieved a Martin's Grocery Store Grant for $1000 in order to purchase Math Mats. These mats are movement based mats that allow students to ...moreboth visualize and physically practice their countinig and arithmatic. These mats will help our school improve our math scores and get moving! We're so thankful to Martin's Grocery Store for their generosity and supporting our students. hide
Top Rankings
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1870
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
Campus Size
3
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms - Khaki or Navy Blue Pants and either Navy Blue, Light Blue, or White collared shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The tuition rate varies.
PreK - It depends on how many days the child attends and if those are full or half days.
There is also a \"Parishioner Rate\", this rate is cheaper and applies to all registered, practicing Catholics.
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Nola Warner
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts
School Notes
- School Motto: Focused on Faith, Family and Education
- School Mascot: Lion
- St. Mary's is a Catholic School located next to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Niles Michigan. We offer faith-based education using the Christian messages found throughout the Bible. Our long tradition of educating young people dates back to the 1800's. St. Mary's and her graduates have contributed to the growth and prosperity of our community. Today, St. Mary's School is proud of our educational excellence and a family friendly environment. Our classes sizes are small; we dedicate our efforts to teaching each child at their particular ability level.
- "The Mission of St. Mary`s School is to gather as a faith-filled community in union with parents to form students through the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition and to provide an excellent education."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's School cost?
St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $3,569 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary's School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What is St. Mary's School's ranking?
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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