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St. Mary's School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

360 Maple St, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

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

St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 77 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Marquette. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
77
Teachers
7.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 29 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 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 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    106’11–12119’13–14119’15–16135’17–18112’19–2089’21–2277’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K10
    17
    27
    312
    411
    513
    67
    75
    85

    Student body

    White68%
    American Indian or Alaska Native22%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%

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    Questions about St. Mary's School

    What grades does St. Mary's School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Mary's School?

    About 77 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary's School?

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

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