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St. Mary's School

421 E Exchange St Spring Lake, MI 49456

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired. Rooted. Excellent.

Student Body

Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
19 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
navy or khaki bottoms; white or blue polo collar tops; formal dress on Friday for Mass
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mike Devitt, Principal
Admissions Associate
Ann Pendery, Secretary
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School Notes

  • At St. Mary's School, children grow spiritually and develop a personal connection to God that will serve them for a lifetime.
  • St. Mary's School offers the highest quality education in a Catholic Christian environment.
  • You will see the marvelous reality of Catholic education everyday at St. Mary's School.
  • It is evident in the dedication and integrity of our staff, parents and volunteers.
  • It is present in the compassion of our students when they help one another or reach out to assist our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
  • It is evident in the life-long values that our alumni continue to embody long after they've left our door and that our volunteers bring to us everyday when they give so selflessly of their own talents.
  • At St. Mary's School, children grow spiritually and develop a personal connection to God that will serve them for a lifetime.
  • St. Mary's School offers the highest quality education in a Catholic Christian environment.
  • You will see the marvelous reality of Catholic education everyday at St. Mary's School.
  • It is evident in the dedication and integrity of our staff, parents and volunteers.
  • It is present in the compassion of our students when they help one another or reach out to assist our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
  • It is evident in the life-long values that our alumni continue to embody long after they've left our door and that our volunteers bring to us everyday when they give so selflessly of their own talents.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Mary's School often compared to?
St. Mary's School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ottawa County, MI is $6,983 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ottawa County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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