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Below Average

#415 of 462 private schools in MI

St Mary School

Elementary School · Charlevoix, MI

A private elementary school in Charlevoix, MI serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

1005 BRIDGE ST, Charlevoix, MI 49720

  • 13.5:1 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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment62
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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 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlevoix), 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

$76,127

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White96.8%
Black1.6%
Native American1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charlevoix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–60.2 mi405Compare →
Charem Special Education SchoolsEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–121.6 mi101Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

About St Mary School

St Mary School is a private elementary school in Charlevoix, MI, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary School

What grades does St Mary School serve?

St Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Mary School?

St Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary School rank in MI?

St Mary School ranks #415 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Mary 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 School a religious school?

St Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
62
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Charlevoix County
Area population (ZIP 49720)
9,113
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
52.5
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 49720; 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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