St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Alma, MI
220 W Downie St, Alma, MI 48801
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
- Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Alma since at least 2011
In Alma, Michigan, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 99 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Saginaw. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 99
- Teachers
- 10.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saginaw
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% 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
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 School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 99 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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