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St. Mary School

220 W Downie St Alma, MI 48801

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Mary School in Alma, MI, serves 154 udents in preschool through 6th grade within a Catholic town–based private school setting.
  • Founded in 1905, the school has a long hiory and is located on a 50–acre campus.
  • The udent–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by 8 teachers serving its enrollment.
  • Annual tuition is $25,000 for families seeking a Catholic elementary education in Alma.
  • Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for school hiory and resources.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $7,932 for elementary schools and $12,933 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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