Very Good
#145 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 31% of private schools
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen
Elementary School · Battle Creek, MI
A private elementary school in Battle Creek, MI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
47 23RD ST N, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,719
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Prairieview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Arbor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen is listed in Battle Creek, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen is a private elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen
What grades does Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen serve?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen rank in MI?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen ranks #145 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen a private school?
Yes, Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen 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 Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen a religious school?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph Elemen has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (269) 965-7749
- Area population (ZIP 49015)
- 29,013
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49015; 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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