Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,635
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary's Visitation School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,635
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary's Visitation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Blue/black pants, red/gray shirts, red/navy plaid jumpers/skirts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tutition amount depends on number of children and if enrolling in preschool.
Admissions Director
Camille DeLano
Admissions Associate
Sherry Schricker
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Saints
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
FTC RoboticsGirl Scouts
Lego LeagueSports for grades 3 - 6 through GRACEAC
School Notes
- A Catholic Classical school, St. visitation is a family-oriented, PK - 7 school, deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and traditions of it's founders. Taking a Classical "back to basics" approach to learning, students learn HOW to learn, not what to learn. Academics are focused on our faith. By providing various learning experiences, we endeavor to reach the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.
- We invite homeschool families to join us for various courses through our homeschool co-op.
- St. Mary's Visitation Catholic School, where Christianity is not merely taught, but lived. We are a small but thriving, family oriented school, deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and traditions of it's founders. We offer affordable, quality education in a safe environment where our students are our top priority.
- We offer math, science, social studies, language arts, and theology, as well as a Latin survey.
- Extracurriculars include art, orchestra, choir, robotics, Girl Scouts, and more. We are also members of GRACEAC, a Grand Rapids Christian athletic conference offering athletic opportunities for students grades 3 - 6.
- Students participate in the Holy Eucharist once a week, as well as regular confessions, adoration, benediction, and other liturgical/paraliturgical experiences.
- The educators, parents, and staff of St. Mary's Visitation School strive to help each child develop God given talents to the best of his or her ability. By providing various learning experiences, we endeavor to reach the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.Thus, each child will have the greatest opportunity to become a unique, contributing, member of the community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's Visitation School cost?
St. Mary's Visitation School's tuition is approximately $4,635 for private students.
What is St. Mary's Visitation School's ranking?
St. Mary's Visitation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Visitation School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Visitation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's Visitation School is Zion Christian School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Marys Catholic Schools (0.1 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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Catholic
1861 136th Ave
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(269) 793-7204
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Christian
1253-144th Avenue
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4688
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Catholic
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
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1861 136th Ave
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(269) 793-7204
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(616) 878-9472
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
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