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#348 of 462 private schools in MI
Our Lady of Refuge School
Elementary School · Orchard Lake, MI
A private elementary school in Orchard Lake, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3750 COMMERCE RD, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
- 14.2:1 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 Our Lady of Refuge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orchard Lake), 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
$148,750
Median home value
$407,500
Median rent
$1,448/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48324; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Gretchko Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | 1.8 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Scotch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Lone Pine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 462 | 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.
Our Lady of Refuge School is listed in Orchard Lake, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Refuge School
Our Lady of Refuge School is a private elementary school in Orchard Lake, MI, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Refuge School
What grades does Our Lady of Refuge School serve?
Our Lady of Refuge School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Refuge School?
Our Lady of Refuge School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Refuge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Refuge School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Refuge School rank in MI?
Our Lady of Refuge School ranks #348 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Our Lady of Refuge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Refuge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of Refuge School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Refuge 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 Our Lady of Refuge School a religious school?
Our Lady of Refuge School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Phone
- (248) 682-3422
- Area population (ZIP 48324)
- 16,631
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 48324; 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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