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St. Mary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Charlevoix, MI

1005 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Charlevoix since at least 2011

St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Charlevoix, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 69 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gaylord. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
69
Teachers
7.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 37 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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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 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    68’11–1259’13–1455’15–1665’17–1860’19–2062’21–2269’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K6
    TK10
    110
    26
    37
    44
    516
    64
    74
    82

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • 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 School

    What grades does St. Mary School serve?

    St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary School?

    About 69 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary School?

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

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