St. Mary School
St. Mary Catholic School educates preschool through 12th grade students in an environment based on Gospel values. St. Mary School guides students to recognize their God-given potential and develop their talents to become leaders who are committed to their faith, lifelong learning, and service to others.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 211 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,950
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
211 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1125
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Colored white, light blue or navy with Khaki or navy pant or approved uniform skirt )
(Colored white, light blue or navy with Khaki or navy pant or approved uniform skirt )
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition scholarships available; 50% or students receive some scholarship
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Associate
Patti Shaffran
Endowment Size
$2.6 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
School Notes
- At St. Mary We Are:Providing a safe and welcoming environment with a faculty and staff who are dedicated, caring and effective.Committing to help all students develop their God-given talents to the best of their ability.Developing leaders in an atmosphere of faith, lifelong learning and service to others.Teaching students through diversified programs of educational opportunities, religious experiences, athletic programs and social and cultural opportunities.Cultivating a school community of respect, moral development and self-discipline
Profile last updated: 01/12/2021
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary School is The Leelanau School (13.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leelanau Children's Center Northport (11.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Leelanau Childrens Center (3.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Leelanau Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 60 students 3.7 miles 111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
3.7
PK-K
60
Leelanau Children's Center Northport
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K-1 | 23 students 11.2 miles 164 S High St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5144
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5144
11.2
K-1
23
Grades: PK-8 | 120 students 12.6 miles 11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
12.6
PK-8
120
Grades: 9-12 | 45 students 13.4 miles 1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
13.4
9-12
45
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: 4-5 | 183 students 15.3 miles 218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
15.3
4-5
183
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