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#321 of 462 private schools in MI

St Patrick School Pk-8

School · Portland, MI

A private school in Portland, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

122 N W ST, Portland, MI 48875

  • 15.7:1 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)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment312
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Patrick School Pk-8 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average448/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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

$92,457

Median home value

$213,000

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48875; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.0%
Asian1.0%
Two or More1.0%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0PK–120.0 mi312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Patrick School Pk-8 is listed in Portland, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patrick School Pk-8

St Patrick School Pk-8 is a private school in Portland, MI, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patrick School Pk-8

What grades does St Patrick School Pk-8 serve?

St Patrick School Pk-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend St Patrick School Pk-8?

St Patrick School Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School Pk-8?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School Pk-8 is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick School Pk-8 rank in MI?

St Patrick School Pk-8 ranks #321 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Patrick School Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick School Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick School Pk-8 a private school?

Yes, St Patrick School Pk-8 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 Patrick School Pk-8 a religious school?

St Patrick School Pk-8 has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
312
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Ionia County
Area population (ZIP 48875)
11,090
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
36.9
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 48875; 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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