Excellent
#8 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 2% of private schools
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1429 WILCOX PARK DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- 5.1:1 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 St Thomas the Apostle 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$112,287
Median home value
$338,600
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Abney Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Living Stones AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Congress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Campus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
What grades does St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serve?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School rank in MI?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School ranks #8 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic School a religious school?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 189 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 458-4228
- Area population (ZIP 49506)
- 35,025
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 49506; 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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