St. Mary Catholic School

10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road

Pinckney, MI 48169

8 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on May 15, 2022

We disenrolled our kids from Chelsea Schools in favor of St. Mary Catholic School and it has been 10 times better, night and day difference in so many ways! The academics are excellent and our kids have learned at a much quicker pace. The school environment is extremely positive, academically excellent, morally safe, service-oriented, and faith-promoting. Our children are *very* happy there even though they need to be better at being on task than what they were used to previously. We are not Catholic but we are another Christian faith and have felt very welcomed and cared for regardless. Father Dan is a very inspiring and caring man of God who connects with the children very effectively usually in ways the children find humorous but also in ways that are very spiritually powerful and inspiring to the kids. The principal and teachers are superb professionals and angels to our children. As parents we feel 100% at peace and joy having our kids in this environment... it is a tremendous blessing to feel at ease and peace knowing you can trust the school your kids are spending so much of their day in is a good, uplifting, fun, and academically excellent environment. Classrooms are uplifting and neat. We really like that the kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every day. The kids seem to always have something they are looking forward to in class or in relation to a school activity--very actively engaged! The school was fully committed to in-person learning in contrast with many other schools. There are some great sports and other activities available to the students. The facilities are excellent and fairly new, and our children like the library much better than their previous school. We're a bit disappointed the foreign language is Spanish instead of Latin or something more economically-useful like one of the G-8 languages. We love this place for elementary school but are still on the fence about middle school. Tuition has been worth every penny. If you are on the fence I recommend visiting the school. That is what we did and the staff were very friendly and honest in helping us make a decision.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

We have now been a part of the St. Mary Catholic School family for over two years. Our family could not be happier - the teachers are dynamic, the parents are very involved, and the students LOVE their school. And the MEAP (standardized tests) scores are the highest of any public or private school in the entire county! There are so many extracurricular activities available: band, boys and girls basketball, girls volleyball, cheer, boys and girls cross country, and scouting. The parents made us feel welcome immediately and the principal greets the kids with a smile everyday in carpool.
Submitted by other on October 28, 2013

I am an alumni of St. Mary Catholic School, and I have nothing but praise for it. I honestly believe that if it were not for this school, I would be very different than the person I am today. The vast majority of the staff is the same as when I attended, and I have them to thank for all of the important values I have learned. After attending St. Mary all the way from K through 8th grade, I attended a public high school, where I realized just how different many of those kids were. Not only in character, but it blew my mind that some seniors in high school still didn't know the difference between an adjective and an adverb. If you are on the fence about sending your child to a private or public school, I encourage you to choose St. Mary. The class sizes are perfect, and the teaching staff and administration are all kind, caring, and insightful. I loved attending this school, and I truly believe your children will too. One day your kids will thank you for giving them the proper head start and the right set of morals that will guide them trough life. I know I'm grateful that my parents made the right choice.
Submitted by teacher on October 27, 2013

St. Mary is the best place for you to send your children. The staff and principal care about each and every student. The teachers are all highly qualified holding State of Michigan teaching certificates. Most teachers have their Masters in Education. The class sizes offer each child individual attention from the teacher. The school offers sports for grades five to eight grade with parent volunteers as coaches who go above and beyond the call of volunteers. They truly care about the children and teach them how to be Christian athletes. St. Mary's test scores are awesome. Student continually score exceptionally high on MEAP and IOWA tests. The staff and parents work together to help enrich all students learning experiences. St. Mary is truly a family community with all looking out for each child to help them be the best they can be. If you want the best for your children, you need to send them to St. Mary Catholic School. The cost is kept as low as possible and tuition has not bee raised in three years. Parents have options to may payments and it really is much easier than you would think.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2013

We started St. Mary's right after Christmas break this year, my daughter was not doing well in the public school and we decided to make a change. It was the single, best decision we have made for her. Everyone has welcomed her, the kids in her class are the best, and she has improved in reading, spelling 150%. I am so happy we are now a part of St. Mary's School!
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2013

If you are looking for quality education from a school that really cares about every individual student then look no further. St. Mary School is the best!! Our child attended public school for Kindgarten. We felt she needed more out of her education so we enrolled her into St. Mary School. What a difference! There is a huge sense of community here. The staff care about ALL students as if they were their own. The quality of teaching is top notch. We are so glad we made this decision. The cost really is not bad at all. Tuition can be divided into 12 monthly payments. Worth EVERY CENT.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2013

As parents of 4 children, 2 current St. Mary students and 2 graduates, we have been so happy with our decision to be part of the St. Mary family. Our children has recieved an excellent education academically and faith based. Our older children were well prepared for high school and college with the foundation they received in elementary and middle school. The excellent teaching staff and strong leadership provide a loving and caring environment for our children to grow and learn. Great community with great families.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2011

We currently have (3) kids enrolled at St. Mary School. They have the highest MEAP scores in the county. We love the fact that the teachers go above and beyond to look at the student in the big picture and can look down the road also. We love the parent involvement at the school and have met some life long family friendships. The small class size has been fantastic and we love the special classes the kids get to take, computers, spanish, art, band, music and a great athletic program...very strong! I agree it is a hidden gem of Livingston County!