Very Good
#82 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 18% of private schools
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School
Elementary School · Saint Joseph, MI
A private elementary school in Saint Joseph, MI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3165 WASHINGTON AVE, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- 12.1:1 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 Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,763
Median home value
$287,300
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Brookview Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 112 | 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.
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School is listed in Saint Joseph, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School is a private elementary school in Saint Joseph, MI, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School
What grades does Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School serve?
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School?
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School rank in MI?
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School ranks #82 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School a private school?
Yes, Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. 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 Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School a religious school?
Lake Michigan Cath. Elem. School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 429-0227
- Area population (ZIP 49085)
- 23,575
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 49085; 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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