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#167 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 36% of private schools

St Anthony of Padua

Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI

A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2510 RICHMOND ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment227
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Anthony of Padua 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,416/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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

$68,326

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Black2.2%
Two or More1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.6 mi480Compare →
Kent Education CenteroakleighEnrollment path unverified9.3K–81.1 mi39Compare →
West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–81.1 mi346Compare →
Shawmut Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–81.5 mi290Compare →

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.

St Anthony of Padua is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Anthony of Padua

St Anthony of Padua is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Anthony of Padua

What grades does St Anthony of Padua serve?

St Anthony of Padua serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Anthony of Padua?

St Anthony of Padua has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anthony of Padua?

The student-teacher ratio at St Anthony of Padua is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Anthony of Padua rank in MI?

St Anthony of Padua ranks #167 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Anthony of Padua's MySchoolScout rating?

St Anthony of Padua has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Anthony of Padua a private school?

Yes, St Anthony of Padua 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 St Anthony of Padua a religious school?

St Anthony of Padua has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
227
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Area population (ZIP 49504)
40,402
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
32.9
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 49504; 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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