St. Mary's Preparatory School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Catholic
- 9-12
- Orchard Lake, MI
- 50 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsA
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Tuition
St. Mary's Preparatory is a four year secondary program of pre-college studies in a disciplined environment preparing young men for future study and careers of service. The Prep has a day student and boarding school program. St. Mary's is accredited by the State of Michigan Board of Education, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and MNSAA/MANS. Almost 100% of our graduates attend college.
"If the Orchard Lake Schools did not exist, it would be necessary to establish them." – Pope John Paul II
St. Mary's Preparatory School Rankings
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Academics
College Courses offered
St. Mary’s Preparatory has a unique partnership with Madonna University and Lawrence Technological University who each house a branch on our campus. St. Mary’s Prep students are able to take actual college classes, and graduate with a Madonna University and Lawrence Tech transcript, reflective of the courses they have taken and grades they have earned
Culture & Safety
- 67%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Boarding
Students
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 36%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Teachers
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
- 30%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses
Clubs & Activities
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
St. Mary's Preparatory School Reviews
Tons of college classes and students graduate with a lot of credit. It is quite academic and service oriented. You hear a lot about athletics, which are great, but so are the ministry and classrooms. Boys become men. High expectations and lots of support.