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Very Good

#132 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 28% of private schools

The Potters House

School

810 VANRAALTE DR SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509

Private

Enrollment

596

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#132 of 462

In Grand Rapids

#9 of 28

public schools

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The Potters House

7.1/10

School in Grand Rapids · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Potters House Elementary and Middle School

7.6/10

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5.8/10

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About The Potters House

The Potters House is a private school in Grand Rapids, MI. The Potters House serves approximately 596 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. The Potters House has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.9 pts above MI schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • MI avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

The Potters House is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Potters House compares to 131 public schools serving similar grades in Grand Rapids, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
This School
vs
17:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
596
This School
vs
378
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 43.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 24.7% vs 0%
Black 23.7% vs 0%
Asian 5.7% vs 0%
The Potters House Grand Rapids Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
The Potters House (this school) 7.1
Cesar E Chavez Elementary 3.4
Buchanan Elementary 4.2
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue 4.8
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue 4.1
Burton Elementary 4.7
Burton Middle School 3.7
Covenant High School Grand Rapids 4.1
Southeast Career Pathways 6.7
Hope Academy of West Michigan 7.4
Gerald R Ford Academic Center 7.2
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 5.2
Dickinson Academy 4.4
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 7.8
John Ball Park Zoo School 6.1
Brookside Elementary 3.2
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 7.9
Grand Rapids Public Museum High 5.7
Sibley School 5.2
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy 4.6
River City Scholars Charter Academy 7.5

Showing 20 of 131 schools. View all schools in Grand Rapids

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,327.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 69%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 596
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 43.5%
Hispanic 24.7%
Black 23.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

810 VANRAALTE DR SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Potters House may also want to explore other schools in the area. POTTERS HOUSE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hope Academy of West Michigan (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Gerald R Ford Academic Center (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Grand Rapids, see our Grand Rapids schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
POTTERS HOUSE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Grand Rapids 0.0 mi 7.6
East Lee Campus Wyoming 0.3 mi 5.8
Cesar E Chavez Elementary Grand Rapids 0.4 mi 3.4
SAN JUAN DIEGO ACADEMY Wyoming 0.4 mi 4.9
GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr Wyoming 0.5 mi 6.8
Godfrey Elementary School Wyoming 0.6 mi 3.5
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue Grand Rapids 0.9 mi 4.8
Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids 0.8 mi 4.2
Lee Middle School Wyoming 0.8 mi 5.0
Lee High School Wyoming 0.8 mi 6.0
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue Grand Rapids 1.1 mi 4.1
Burton Middle School Grand Rapids 1.1 mi 3.7
Burton Elementary Grand Rapids 1.1 mi 4.7
Covenant High School Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 1.1 mi 4.1
Southeast Career Pathways Grand Rapids 1.2 mi 6.7
Hope Academy of West Michigan Grand Rapids 1.3 mi 7.4
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Grand Rapids 1.5 mi 5.2
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Grand Rapids 1.7 mi 5.9
Gerald R Ford Academic Center Grand Rapids 1.5 mi 7.2
John Ball Park Zoo School Grand Rapids 1.9 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 49509 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,981

Median Home Value

$183,400

Median Rent

$983/mo

Population

28,133

College Educated

19.5%

Homeownership

69.9%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Median Age

33.5

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Leland Public School Leland, MI 7.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Potters House

What grades does The Potters House serve?

The Potters House serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Potters House?

The Potters House has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Potters House?

The student-teacher ratio at The Potters House is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Potters House rank in MI?

The Potters House ranks #132 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is The Potters House's MySchoolScout rating?

The Potters House has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Potters House a private school?

Yes, The Potters House 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 Potters House a religious school?

The Potters House has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
596
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County

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