Excellent
#13 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 3% of private schools
The Grosse Pointe Academy
Elementary School · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
A private elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
171 LAKE SHORE RD, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
- 5:1 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 The Grosse Pointe Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,110/100K
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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
$130,776
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Kerby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Lewis Maire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Grosse Pointe Academy is listed in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Grosse Pointe Academy
The Grosse Pointe Academy is a private elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Grosse Pointe Academy
What grades does The Grosse Pointe Academy serve?
The Grosse Pointe Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Grosse Pointe Academy?
The Grosse Pointe Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Grosse Pointe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Grosse Pointe Academy is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Grosse Pointe Academy rank in MI?
The Grosse Pointe Academy ranks #13 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is The Grosse Pointe Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Grosse Pointe Academy 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 The Grosse Pointe Academy a private school?
Yes, The Grosse Pointe Academy 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 The Grosse Pointe Academy a religious school?
The Grosse Pointe Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 161 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 613-0062
- Area population (ZIP 48236)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 48236; 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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