St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Jackson, MI
116 E Wesley St, Jackson, MI 49201
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Jackson
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Michigan
- Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
In Jackson, Michigan, St. Mary Star of the Sea School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 100 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. The school is part of the Diocese of Lansing. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 100
- Teachers
- 9.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 67 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lansing
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% 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
- 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 Star of the Sea School
What grades does St. Mary Star of the Sea School serve?
St. Mary Star of the Sea School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary Star of the Sea School?
About 100 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Star of the Sea School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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