St. Mary's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 47 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,640
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Catholic Education Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary's School
Pre-K	17
Kind	6
1	10
2	2
3	6
4	4
5	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1870

Colors

Blue and Yellow

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Aug 31, 2026

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms - Khaki or Navy Blue Pants and either Navy Blue, Light Blue, or White collared shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,640

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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.: 82%

Admissions Director

Nola Warner

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy ScoutsGirls Scouts

School Notes

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".

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

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How much does St. Mary's School cost?

St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $3,640 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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The average private school tuition in Berrien County, MI is $8,526 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).