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#147 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 32% of private schools

John Paul II Catholic School

Elementary School · Lincoln Park, MI

A private elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1590 RIVERBANK ST, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,054
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Enrollment98
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where John Paul II Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,183

Median home value

$117,400

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.5%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian7.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hoover SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.1 mi280Compare →
Earl F Carr SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.5 mi306Compare →
James Foote SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.6 mi300Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–51.2 mi499Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

John Paul II Catholic School is listed in Lincoln Park, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About John Paul II Catholic School

John Paul II Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Paul II Catholic School

What grades does John Paul II Catholic School serve?

John Paul II Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend John Paul II Catholic School?

John Paul II Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Catholic School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does John Paul II Catholic School rank in MI?

John Paul II Catholic School ranks #147 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is John Paul II Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Paul II Catholic 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 John Paul II Catholic School a private school?

Yes, John Paul II 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 John Paul II Catholic School a religious school?

John Paul II Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
98
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Area population (ZIP 48146)
39,511
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
34.9
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 48146; 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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