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St. Mary Cathedral School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Gaylord, MI

321 N Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Gaylord since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Gaylord, Michigan, St. Mary Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 297 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gaylord. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
297
Teachers
30.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 141 girls, 156 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Michigan (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 16 Catholic schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    259’11–12271’13–14237’15–16262’17–18249’19–20264’21–22297’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K47
    K26
    128
    230
    322
    432
    530
    623
    718
    823
    911
    1023
    1115
    1216

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. Mary Cathedral School

    What grades does St. Mary Cathedral School serve?

    St. Mary Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Mary Cathedral School?

    About 297 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Cathedral School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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