St. Mary School Tuition
Preschool Tuition Rates
| Monday - Friday: 5 Full Days | 8:00 a.m - 2:55 p.m | $4,725 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3 Full Days | 8:00 a.m - 2:55 p.m | $2,835 |
| Monday - Friday 5 Half Days | 8:00 a.m -11:15 a.m | $2,362.50 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3 Half Days | 8:00 a.m - 11:15 a.m | $1,417.50 |
Tuition Rates
* A participating student is a student whose family is a participating member (defined by the parish) of a subsidizing Catholic parish.
| 1 Child - Grades K-6 | $3,770 |
| 2 Children - Grades K-6 | $6,620 |
| >= 3 Children - Grades K-6 | $8,560 |
Please note that all students must be registered with enrollment fee paid before applying for tuition assistance.
Prior to application for tuition assistance, families must set up a Tuition Payment Plan with FACTS under the Jackson Area Catholic School System. Each family is required to pay a non-refundable yearly family enrollment fee of $75. The fee increases to $150 on March 1st.
Click FACTS ENROLLMENT to set up your Tuition Payment Plan.
Tuition Discount
| Financial Assistance | Eligibility | Open Date | Deadline | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Lansing Scholarship |
Catholic students in grades 6-11 are eligible |
Now | March 1 | Apply through FACTS Grant and Aid Financial Needs Assessment |
| Jackson Area Catholic Students Tuition Assistance |
All Students | Now | March 1 | Apply through FACTS Grant and Aid Financial Needs Assessment |
Reduce your tuition by participating in our Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.) earning tuition credits.
Transportation
Jackson Public Schools provides bus transportation to St. Mary’s School. Contact their transportation department for bussing.
Northwest and Western School District will bus students to their high school where they can catch a Lumen Christi bus.
More details on public school bussing and the Lumen Christi Bus schedule and prices can be found below.
Volunteers
All volunteers and staff at St. Mary’s are required to complete the Virtus training before working with children. This helps us to maintain a safe and appropriate environment for everyone in our St. Mary’s community.
Please contact the office to see if you need to begin or update your Virtus training.
Tuition Rates for the following school year are set each Winter. Jackson Catholic Schools’ Board of Governors will review and set tuition for the 23-24 school year in December, 2022. Generally, tuition rates increase between 3 – 7% each year.