Below Average
#419 of 462 private schools in MI
Holy Spirit School
Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2222 LAKE MICHIGAN DR NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- 19.4:1 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 Holy Spirit School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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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
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawmut Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Kent Education CenteroakleighEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 346 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Spirit School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Spirit School
What grades does Holy Spirit School serve?
Holy Spirit School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Spirit School?
Holy Spirit School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Spirit School rank in MI?
Holy Spirit School ranks #419 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Holy Spirit School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Spirit School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Spirit School a private school?
Yes, Holy Spirit 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 Holy Spirit School a religious school?
Holy Spirit School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 735-6030
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 49504; 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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