St. Mary Elementary School in Kalamazoo, MI, serves 78 udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city community.
The co–ed Catholic school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 7 full–time teachers.
The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and provides a religious education program.
Approximately 13% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Mary Elementary is located near other private K–8 schools in Kalamazoo, offering families multiple options within the local area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
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 Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Reformed Heritage Christian School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Augustine School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Tree Of Life School
(Christian)
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
3.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
3.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Tree Of Life School
(Christian)
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
9305.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Willow St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3935
9307.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
9307.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
9308.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
9308.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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