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St. Rose Of Lima School

707 S Jefferson St Hastings, MI 49058

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,900
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #1 - Eliot sang at the nursing home for Cinco de Mayo.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #2 - Keeping true to our mission: promoting and developing prayer, worship, education, service and fellowship.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #3 - Kindergarten reading partners!
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #4 - Our service includes a coin drive for cancer during "Catholic Schools Week" as well as a food drive, coat drive, local trail cleanup, singing at the local nursing home, and much more.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #5 - Even the most skittish end up participating in frog dissection.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #6 - Making convex polygons with our bodies!
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #7 - Our annual Christmas play is always a community favorite.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #8 - Even kindergarten participates in technology classes.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #9 - The kick-ff of the food drive begins with a celebratory mass.
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo #10 - Alex checks cells with a microscope.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,900
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD and LD with support from the Barry ISD
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurture their Relationship with Jesus, Promoting Academic Excellence and Developing Leadership through Service.

Student Body

Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
polo shirts and khaki pants
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on family size and whether your family is registered with the parish. Go to for the tuition scale and application information, please go to
% on Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Lori Pearson, principal
Admissions Associate
Kelly Maurer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
G.I.R.L.S.Science Olympiad
Scouts


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Little LeagueRocket Football
YCMA soccerYMCA basketball

School Notes

  • St. Rose of Lima School is committed to provide our students an excellent Catholic education within a family-centered environment.
  • We seek to optimize the strengths of each child and prepare them to make a difference in our parish, our community, and the world at large.
  • Philosophy of St. Rose of Lima School, as a part of the educational ministry of the St. Rose parish, strives to form its students in Christian faith and living in the tradition of the Catholic Church.
  • We seek to strengthen our students with active involvement in prayer and liturgy, Christian service to others, an open and caring atmosphere, a clear expectation of parent involvement, and broad parish support.
  • St. Rose of Lima School, beginning with its long relationship with the Sisters of St. Joseph, seeks, under the guidance of a qualified and very dedicated faculty, to develop the talents of its students.
  • We work to maintain high academic standards, hold students accountable for their work and conduct, emphasize basic learning skills, and provide a variety of creative and cooperative educational opportunities, within the limits of available resources.
  • St. Rose of Lima School is committed to provide our students an excellent Catholic education within a family-centered environment.
  • We seek to optimize the strengths of each child and prepare them to make a difference in our parish, our community, and the world at large.
  • Philosophy St. Rose of Lima School, as a part of the educational ministry of the St. Rose parish, strives to form its students in Christian faith and living in the tradition of the Catholic Church.
  • We seek to strengthen our students with active involvement in prayer and liturgy, Christian service to others, an open and caring atmosphere, a clear expectation of parent involvement, and broad parish support.
  • St. Rose of Lima School, beginning with its long relationship with the Sisters of St. Joseph, seeks, under the guidance of a qualified and very dedicated faculty, to develop the talents of its students.
  • We work to maintain high academic standards, hold students accountable for their work and conduct, emphasize basic learning skills, and provide a variety of creative and cooperative educational opportunities, within the limits of available resources.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Rose Of Lima School cost?
St. Rose Of Lima School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Rose Of Lima School?
The acceptance rate of St. Rose Of Lima School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What is St. Rose Of Lima School's ranking?
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,304 for elementary schools and $13,825 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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