St. Mary Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Big Rapids, MI
927 Marion Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Big Rapids
St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Big Rapids, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 113 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 113
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Grand Rapids
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mary Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?
St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?
About 113 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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