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St. Mary Elementary School

209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
St. Mary Elementary School in Wephalia, MI offers co鈥揺d education for grades K through 6 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1836, the school is among the olde private elementary schools in Michigan.
The school enrolls 309 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1, supported by 15 teachers.
The udent body includes a small percentage of racial diversity, with 0.32% students of color represented.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1836

Student Body

Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: St. Mary Catholic School will come to know God, to love God, and to serve God and His people.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,414 for elementary schools and $13,787 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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