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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
navy or khaki bottoms; white or blue polo collar tops; formal dress on Friday for Mass
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mike Devitt, Principal
Admissions Associate
Ann Pendery, Secretary
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's School is Calvary Christian Schools (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grand Haven Christian School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Lakers Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Little Lakers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Grades: PK-K | 106 students 0.4 miles 711 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
0.4
PK-K
106
Grades: PK-8 | 462 students 1.8 miles 1102 Grant Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-5420
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-5420
1.8
PK-8
462
Grades: NS-8 | 72 students 2.5 miles 525 Taylor Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-0260
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-0260
2.5
NS-8
72
Calvary Christian Schools
(Christian)
Grades: K-12 | 210 students 5.1 miles 5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
5.1
K-12
210
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
Grades: 7-12 | 327 students 6.4 miles 455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
6.4
7-12
327
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