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Very Good

#44 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 9% of private schools

Muskegon Catholic Central

School

1145 W LAKETON AVE, Muskegon, MI 49441

Private

Enrollment

308

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#44 of 462

In Muskegon

#1 of 2

public schools

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Muskegon Catholic Central

7.9/10

School in Muskegon · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Marquette Elementary School

3.1/10

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6.5/10

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About Muskegon Catholic Central

Muskegon Catholic Central is a private school in Muskegon, MI. Muskegon Catholic Central serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Muskegon Catholic Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares1.7 pts above MI schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • MI avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Muskegon Catholic Central 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Muskegon Catholic Central compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Muskegon, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
This School
vs
17.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
308
This School
vs
428
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.4% vs 0%
Black 5.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.6% vs 0%
Muskegon Catholic Central Muskegon Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Muskegon Catholic Central (this school) 7.9
Muskegon Community Education Center 6.5
Marquette Elementary School 3.1
Bunker Elementary 4.8
Campbell Elementary School 4.9
Muskegon High School 5.3
Muskegon Heights Academy 5.6
Mona Shores Middle School 5.3
Oakview Elementary School 3.6
Muskegon Covenant Academy 3.1
Lincoln Park Elementary School 5.7
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Mona Shores High School 7.1
Muskegon Maritime Academy 4.3
Three Oaks Public School Academy 4.4
North Muskegon Middle School 6.5
Pennsylvania Elementary School 4.6
North Muskegon High School 7.8
North Muskegon Elementary School 5.5
Wesley School 6.1
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Showing 20 of 41 schools. View all schools in Muskegon

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 308
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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 77.6%
Hispanic 11.4%
Black 5.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1145 W LAKETON AVE, Muskegon, MI 49441

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Muskegon Catholic Central may also want to explore other schools in the area. Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Norton Shores), with a very similar rating. Another option is North Muskegon High School (rated 7.8/10, 2.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mona Shores High School (rated 7.1/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Muskegon, see our Muskegon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Marquette Elementary School Muskegon 1.0 mi 3.1
Muskegon Community Education Center Muskegon 1.0 mi 6.5
Campbell Elementary School Muskegon 1.4 mi 4.9
Bunker Elementary Muskegon 1.2 mi 4.8
Mona Shores Middle School Muskegon 1.6 mi 5.3
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Norton Shores 1.6 mi 8.1
Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon 1.5 mi 5.6
Muskegon High School Muskegon 1.5 mi 5.3
Lincoln Park Elementary School Muskegon 1.8 mi 5.7
Mona Shores High School Muskegon 2.2 mi 7.1
Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon Heights 1.8 mi 5.4
Muskegon Covenant Academy Muskegon 1.8 mi 3.1
Oakview Elementary School Muskegon 1.7 mi 3.6
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center Muskegon 2.0 mi
North Muskegon Middle School Muskegon 2.8 mi 6.5
North Muskegon High School Muskegon 2.8 mi 7.8
North Muskegon Elementary School Muskegon 2.8 mi 5.5
Edgewood Elementary Academy Muskegon Heights 2.3 mi 4.3
Pennsylvania Elementary School Muskegon 2.8 mi 4.6
Muskegon Maritime Academy Muskegon 2.5 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 49441 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,235

Median Home Value

$194,000

Median Rent

$1,080/mo

Population

36,703

College Educated

28.2%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

40.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Muskegon Catholic Central

What grades does Muskegon Catholic Central serve?

Muskegon Catholic Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Muskegon Catholic Central?

Muskegon Catholic Central has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Catholic Central?

The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Catholic Central is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Muskegon Catholic Central rank in MI?

Muskegon Catholic Central ranks #44 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Muskegon Catholic Central's MySchoolScout rating?

Muskegon Catholic Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Muskegon Catholic Central a private school?

Yes, Muskegon Catholic Central 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 Muskegon Catholic Central a religious school?

Muskegon Catholic Central has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
308
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Muskegon County

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