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St. Mary School

220 W Downie St
Alma, MI 48801
St. Mary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. The student:teacher of St.
Mary School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
St. Mary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Truth and Honor
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (2000) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary School cost?
St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Mary School?
St. Mary School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (2000).
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,545 for elementary schools and $13,905 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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