St. Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Royal Oak, MI
628 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Michigan
- Serving families in Royal Oak since at least 2011
In Royal Oak, Michigan, St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 234 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 234
- Teachers
- 21.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 135 girls, 99 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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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?
- 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 234 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Catholic School?
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