St. Mary's Preparatory School
- Private, Boarding, Catholic
- ORCHARD LAKE, MI
Catholic School
St. Mary's Preparatory School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Catholic
- 9-12
- ORCHARD LAKE, MI
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 54 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
HSPT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$14,100
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$33,950
Received Financial Aid
51%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From St. Mary's Preparatory School
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
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St. Mary's Preparatory School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1270
20 responses
Average ACT
28
83 responses
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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
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responsesPoll
56%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
10%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
533
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses36%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Poll
30%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responsesPoll
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responsesPoll
30%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
50%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responsesSt. Mary's Preparatory School Reviews
Rating 4.22 out of 5 54 reviews
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Coming into my freshman year, I was unsure of what to expect at a small catholic school. I doubted I would make good friends as I had in middle school, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Here at St. Mary's, I have found a tight-knit group of friends. Immediately coming into my first day on campus I was told about the St. Mary's brotherhood and how this school is special compared to other schools. St. Mary's has a wonderful campus. Here, we have our chapel, a grotto, and even an ice rink on campus. In addition, St. Mary's is also located on Orchard Lake, where our crew team rows, sometimes even in the morning before school starts. One unique thing St. Mary's has is that the buildings in which we have our classes are spread out on campus so we can walk outside between classes and get some fresh air. I especially loved taking advantage of my smaller class sizes, having around 15-20 kids in a class on average, I did not have to be worried about getting lost in the crowd.
Our son just finished his freshman year at OLSM. His response to my question of “Did you like your first year at St. Mary’s?”:
“Mom, what’s NOT to love? OLSM is the best.”
He had challenging classes with fabulous teachers with the exception of 1 (let’s be honest and not say they are all great). He played 3 sports. He made a boat load of new friends. Im watching him develop into the ideal St. Mary’s man and have never thought twice about the tuition we pay. After touring every surrounding catholic school before he started at OLSM and after playing them in several sports his freshman year, we are 100% certain St. Mary’s is the best school for young men.
“Mom, what’s NOT to love? OLSM is the best.”
He had challenging classes with fabulous teachers with the exception of 1 (let’s be honest and not say they are all great). He played 3 sports. He made a boat load of new friends. Im watching him develop into the ideal St. Mary’s man and have never thought twice about the tuition we pay. After touring every surrounding catholic school before he started at OLSM and after playing them in several sports his freshman year, we are 100% certain St. Mary’s is the best school for young men.
St. Mary's Prep is a great school for various reasons. The class sizes enable thoughtful engagement between students and teachers. The teachers and administrators have created an environment where students learn, mature, make friends and are prepared to enter the next phase of their life.