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#254 of 462 private schools in MI
Gesu Catholic School
Elementary School · Detroit, MI
A private elementary school in Detroit, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
17139 OAK DR, Detroit, MI 48221
- 19.6:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Gesu Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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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
$55,583
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Park Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Paul Robeson Malcolm X AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 690 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gesu Catholic School is listed in Detroit, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gesu Catholic School
Gesu Catholic School is a private elementary school in Detroit, MI, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gesu Catholic School
What grades does Gesu Catholic School serve?
Gesu Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gesu Catholic School?
Gesu Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gesu Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gesu Catholic School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gesu Catholic School rank in MI?
Gesu Catholic School ranks #254 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Gesu Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gesu Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gesu Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Gesu Catholic School 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 Gesu Catholic School a religious school?
Gesu Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 863-4677
- Area population (ZIP 48221)
- 41,750
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 48221; 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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