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#445 of 462 private schools in MI
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary
Elementary School · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
A private elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
467 FAIRFORD RD, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
- 87.5:1 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 Star of the Sea Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Woods), 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
$130,776
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Monteith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Kerby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Ferry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Stevens T Mason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 278 | 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 Star of the Sea Elementary is listed in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary is a private elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 87.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary
What grades does Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary serve?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary is 87.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary rank in MI?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary ranks #445 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Star of the Sea Elementary a private school?
Yes, Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary 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 Star of the Sea Elementary a religious school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 87.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 884-1070
- Area population (ZIP 48236)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 48236; 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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