St. Marys Catholic Schools serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Marys Catholic Schools is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marys Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,500 for 1 child; $7,220 for 2 children; $9,169 for 3 children
School Notes
- School Motto: At St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic School we are disciples; striving for personal and academic excellence, making Mary our model, as we voyage the path of Jesus.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Marys Catholic Schools's ranking?
St. Marys Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Catholic Schools is Zion Christian School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's Visitation School (0.1 miles away)
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St. Mary's Visitation School![St. Mary's Visitation School Photo]( "St. Mary's Visitation School Photo")
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus School![St. Stanislaus School Photo]( "St. Stanislaus School Photo")
(Catholic)
1861 136th Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Zion Christian School
(Christian)
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Moline Christian School
(Christian)
1253-144th Avenue
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4688
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4688
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
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