Very Good
#86 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 18% of private schools
Potters House Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
810 VAN RAALTE DR SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- 13.8:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Potters House Elementary and Middle 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,981
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters HousePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Cesar E Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| San Juan Diego AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Godfreylee Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 377 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Potters House Elementary and Middle School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Potters House Elementary and Middle School
Potters House Elementary and Middle School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potters House Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Potters House Elementary and Middle School serve?
Potters House Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Potters House Elementary and Middle School?
Potters House Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potters House Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potters House Elementary and Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Potters House Elementary and Middle School rank in MI?
Potters House Elementary and Middle School ranks #86 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Potters House Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potters House Elementary and Middle 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 Potters House Elementary and Middle School a private school?
Yes, Potters House Elementary and Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Potters House Elementary and Middle School a religious school?
Potters House Elementary and Middle School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 241-5202
- Area population (ZIP 49509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 49509; 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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