St. Mary Cathedral School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. Mary Cathedral School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Cathedral School often compared to?
St. Mary Cathedral School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Baptist Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Mary Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the St. Mary Cathedral School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break begins after school
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Cathedral School vs. Grace Baptist Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Cathedral School is Grace Baptist Christian School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Otsego Christian School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: K-12 | 62 students 0.2 miles 232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
0.2
K-12
62
Grades: PK-6 | 141 students 0.2 miles 1377 M-32
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
0.2
PK-6
141
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 225 students 0.2 miles 321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
0.2
K-6
225
Grayling Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 5 students 26.3 miles 2468 Camp Ausable Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 264-9462
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 264-9462
26.3
K-8
5
St. Michael Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: 8-12 | 29 students 26.8 miles 2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
26.8
8-12
29
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