Divine Child Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 573 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,050
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jun. 16 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Divine Child Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Divine Child Elementary School
Kind	40
1	46
2	60
3	72
4	60
5	72
6	75
7	78
8	70

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Instructional support teachers on staff

Year Founded

1953

Student Body

Total Students

573 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

23 students

Advanced Courses

Accelerated Algebra program for 8th gradersLatin for 5th - 8th graders

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Jun. 16 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,050

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is $8,250 for 2 children, $10.350 for 3 or more children. Our out of parish tuition rate is $6,250 for one child, $9,350 for two children, and $11,450 for three or more children.

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Matthew Saxer

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersArt Club

Bible QuizBoys Scouts

Chess ClubEnvironmental Club

Girl ScoutsMath Club

Math Counts

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirSpring Play

School Notes

Divine Child Elementary School is a Catholic parish school dedicated to deepening the Catholic faith and achieving academic excellence.
Our school is rooted in a long-standing tradition of excellence and in an educational partnership with students, parents and the community.
We are committed to providing opportunities that nurture each student's spiritual, academic, athletic, social and creative growth.
We are dedicated to developing youth who pursue lives of responsibility, leadership and faith in action.
While we are a parish school, we draw our students from over 30 different zip codes throughout the area.

Welcome to Divine Child Elementary School. We are a Catholic school dedicatedto the development of our students through the teaching and practice of Christian values in a challengingacademic setting. Divine Child is one of the largest co-educational Catholic parish elementary school in Michigan, where boys and girls learn to work together and respect each other`s gifts and talents. Our classrooms and playing fields are faith-filled environments where our students grow spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and creatively. We are excited that you and your family are considering becoming part of the Divine Child Elementary School community.
We opened our doors in 1952 and today remain one of the largest Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Our kindergarten and primary grades, 1st through 3rd grades, are self-contained with qualified, caring teachers who work with students of many ability levels (a special class such as art, music. Spanish, P.E. or computers is offered daily and taught by other teachers). Students in our intermediate grades, 4th through 6th grades, have three different teachers for their academic classes throughout the day, and our junior high classes, 7th and 8th grades, are departmentalized with students having six different teachers for their six different classes.
Our school day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Many of our students paticipate in clubs, sports and acitivies which take place after school.
In addition to weekly liturgies, our students attend Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday during their religion class. Divine Child also offers sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Our students perform well on standardized tests. By the time our students reach junior high, the class average on the STAR is at the 70th percentile which is one grade level above average.
Most of our parents are active in our Parent Guild which sponsors numerous activities throughout the year. Parents are required to complete 15 service hours each year.
School tours are available by appointment during the school day with shadow visits available for 5th - 8th grade applicants. Please visit our website for additional information at www.divinechildelementaryschool.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Divine Child Elementary School cost?

Divine Child Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,050 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Divine Child Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of Divine Child Elementary School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Divine Child Elementary School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Divine Child Elementary School offer?

Divine Child Elementary School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. Divine Child Elementary School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is Divine Child Elementary School's ranking?

Divine Child Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Divine Child Elementary School?

The application deadline for Divine Child Elementary School is Feb. 1 / Jun. 16 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Jun. 16 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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