Very Good

#135 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 29% of private schools

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Elementary School

1951 PLYMOUTH AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

265

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

265

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#135 of 462

In Grand Rapids

#10 of 28

public schools

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About Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.9 pts above MI schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Immaculate Heart of Mary School compares to 101 public schools serving similar grades in Grand Rapids, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

16.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

265

This School

361

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.7% vs 0%

Asian 12.8% vs 0%

Black 3% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Grand Rapids Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Immaculate Heart of Mary School (this school)	—	265	14.4:1	7.0
Mulick Park Elementary School	0.2 mi	279	19.9:1	6.8
Breton Downs School	0.9 mi	466	20.3:1	7.6
River City Scholars Charter Academy	1.1 mi	293	10.9:1	7.5
Alger Middle School	1.1 mi	358	17.9:1	5.5
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	1.1 mi	144	24:1	7.1
Lakeside School	1.1 mi	461	19.2:1	8.2
East Grand Rapids Middle School	1.5 mi	662	19.5:1	8.0
Campus Elementary	1.6 mi	233	17.9:1	6.7
Wealthy School	1.6 mi	466	18.6:1	7.3
Dickinson Academy	1.6 mi	228	20.7:1	4.4
KenOSha Park Elementary	1.7 mi	126	21:1	3.3
Brookside Elementary	1.8 mi	241	18.5:1	3.2
Hope Academy of West Michigan	1.9 mi	314	16.5:1	7.4
Vista Charter Academy	2.0 mi	666	15.5:1	6.2
Gerald R Ford Academic Center	2.2 mi	230	17.7:1	7.2
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy	2.2 mi	268	14.1:1	4.6
New Branches Charter Academy	2.3 mi	359	16.3:1	4.4
Burton Elementary	2.4 mi	380	15.2:1	4.7
Burton Middle School	2.4 mi	444	19.3:1	3.7
Sherwood Global Studies Academy	2.4 mi	131	13.1:1	7.4

Showing 20 of 101 schools. View all schools in Grand Rapids

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 265

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.7%

Asian 12.8%

Two or More 4.2%

Black 3.0%

Hispanic 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1951 PLYMOUTH AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Immaculate Heart of Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lakeside School (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST STEPHEN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Breton Downs School (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Grand Rapids, see our Grand Rapids schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN ELEM SCH-EVERGREEN CAMPUS Grand Rapids	0.2 mi	99	5.6
Mulick Park Elementary School Grand Rapids	0.2 mi	279	6.8
Ottawa Hills High School Grand Rapids	0.2 mi	402	4.6
Ottawa High Transition Grand Rapids	0.2 mi	12	—
GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Grand Rapids	0.5 mi	786	5.3
Breton Downs School Grand Rapids	0.9 mi	466	7.6
LAKE MICHIGAN ACADEMY Grand Rapids	0.9 mi	49	6.6
Lakeside School Grand Rapids	1.1 mi	461	8.2
Alger Middle School Grand Rapids	1.1 mi	358	5.5
River City Scholars Charter Academy Grand Rapids	1.1 mi	293	7.5
ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Grand Rapids	1.4 mi	30	7.7
Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids	1.1 mi	144	7.1
East Grand Rapids High School Grand Rapids	1.5 mi	874	8.5
Wealthy School Grand Rapids	1.6 mi	466	7.3
Campus Elementary Grand Rapids	1.6 mi	233	6.7
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Grand Rapids	1.3 mi	247	4.8
East Grand Rapids Middle School Grand Rapids	1.5 mi	662	8.0
KenOSha Park Elementary Grand Rapids	1.7 mi	126	3.3
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Grand Rapids	1.5 mi	53	7.5
Dickinson Academy Grand Rapids	1.6 mi	228	4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 49506 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,287

Median Home Value

$338,600

Median Rent

$1,305/mo

Population

35,025

College Educated

67%

Homeownership

75.9%

Avg Commute

18.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

33.4

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BATTLE CREEK AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST JOSEPH ELEMEN Battle Creek, MI	217	7.0
Bingham Farms Elementary School Bingham Farms, MI	343	7.0
Blue Star Elementary School Holland, MI	212	7.0
Bushnell Elementary School Lowell, MI	271	7.0
Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, MI	367	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Immaculate Heart of Mary School

What grades does Immaculate Heart of Mary School serve?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in MI?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks #135 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Immaculate Heart of Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School a religious school?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 34 Some Transit
Bike Score: 53 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 265
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Kent County
Phone: (616) 241-4633

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