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#313 of 462 private schools in MI

St Mary Cathedral School

School · Gaylord, MI

A private school in Gaylord, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

321 N OTSEGO AVE, Gaylord, MI 49735

  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment264
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,885/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaylord), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,050

Median home value

$200,800

Median rent

$876/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Native American1.5%
Black0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

St Mary Cathedral School is listed in Gaylord, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Cathedral School

St Mary Cathedral School is a private school in Gaylord, MI, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Cathedral School

What grades does St Mary Cathedral School serve?

St Mary Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Mary Cathedral School?

St Mary Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Cathedral School rank in MI?

St Mary Cathedral School ranks #313 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Mary Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Mary Cathedral School a religious school?

St Mary Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
264
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Otsego County
Area population (ZIP 49735)
20,678
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49735; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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