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#168 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 36% of private schools

St Michael Catholic School

Elementary School · Grand Ledge, MI

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

Private

325 EDWARDS ST, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

  • 11.2:1 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)
B+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,253
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
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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Enrollment133
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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 Michael Catholic 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated707/100K

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

$93,161

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.5%
Two or More5.3%
Black1.5%
Asian0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tc Holbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–40.7 mi457Compare →
Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–42.5 mi534Compare →
Our Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–83.5 mi193Compare →
Strange SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–63.7 mi29Compare →

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 Michael Catholic School is listed in Grand Ledge, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Michael Catholic School

St Michael Catholic School is a private elementary school in Grand Ledge, MI, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Michael Catholic School

What grades does St Michael Catholic School serve?

St Michael Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Michael Catholic School?

St Michael Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michael Catholic School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michael Catholic School rank in MI?

St Michael Catholic School ranks #168 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Michael Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michael Catholic School 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 Michael Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Michael Catholic 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 St Michael Catholic School a religious school?

St Michael Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
133
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Eaton County
Area population (ZIP 48837)
19,822
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 48837; 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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