St. Mary School (2026 Profile)

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St. Mary School

508 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Tel: (269) 657-3750

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Welcome to Saint Mary Catholic School. We are fully accredited and have proudly offered a Catholic education, preschool through 5th grade, since 1937.

Our students leave our school equipped with a firm grasp on balancing academics, socialization, physical activity, faith, and family.

We would love for you to join our school community! Email or call us to learn more!.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,390
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Math & Reading support with in school, Hearing, Vision, OT & mild LD provided by ISD & PP Public

Year Founded

1937

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy Blue Pants with either white, Navy blue, or hunter green short or long sleeve shirts for the boys. Girls dresses navy blue. Pants and shirts as the same as the boys

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,390

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Tuition Notes

tuition scale based on income

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Admissions Director

Saint Mary Catholic School

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Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Mary School cost?

St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $2,390 for private students.

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,390
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,286 for elementary schools and $13,760 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).