East Catholic Elementary School in Detroit, MI offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a central city environment.
The school enrolls 224 students, with 9 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 25:1.
East Catholic Elementary is affiliated with the Catholic Church and holds memberships in the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student body is predominantly minority, with 99.49% students of color represented.
Tuition in the Detroit area averages $7,199 for elementary private schools, providing a local context for East Catholic's affordability.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for East Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to East Catholic Elementary School is University Liggett School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude's Home For Boys (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Kidz World Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Our Kidz World Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
16060 Moross Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 372-4012
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 372-4012
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17100 Chalmers Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 527-3366
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 527-3366
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23000 Gratiot Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 777-6300
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 777-6300
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Found.for Exceptional Child
Special Education School
16 Lakeshore Rd
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(313) 885-8660
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(313) 885-8660
2.3 miles
Gr: 5 | 24 students
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