Gesu Catholic School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,650
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 31 / Jun. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Gesu Catholic 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 Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gesu Catholic School
Pre-K	46
Kind	24
1	24
2	15
3	26
4	26
5	18
6	23
7	20
8	19

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Year Founded

1925

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Student Body

Total Students

241 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Girls: White shirt with Gesu crest and Gesu plaid skirt, jumper and skort or navy uniform dress pants. Boys: White shirt with Gesu crest with navy uniform dress pants.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 31 / Jun. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,650

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Tuition Notes

Preschool tuition is $6500 and includes latchkey services.

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

DanceIndoor Soccer

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy ScoutsGarden Club

Girl ScoutsOrigami Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Gospel Choir

School Notes

Gesu Catholic School provides a stimulating and challenging education in a safe, Christ-centered community, where our children develop all their God-given talents, both for their own enrichment and for the benefit of God's human family and creation.
'Gesu' is the Italian word for 'Jesus', our cornerstone.
Gesu School is uniquely poised to accomplish its mission of providing a quality education in a safe and Christ-centered community where children can develop all their God-given talents, both for their own enrichment and for the benefit of God's human family and creation.

Gesu Catholic School provides a stimulating and challenging education in a safe, Christ-centered community, where our children develop all their God-given talents, both for their own enrichment and for the benefit of God's human family and creation. 'Gesu' is the Italian word for 'Jesus', our cornerstone. Gesu School is uniquely poised to accomplish its mission of providing a quality education in a safe and Christ-centered community where children can develop all their God-given talents, both for their own enrichment and for the benefit of God's human family and creation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gesu Catholic School cost?

Gesu Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,650 for private students.

What sports does Gesu Catholic School offer?

Gesu Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Gesu Catholic School?

The application deadline for Gesu Catholic School is Mar. 31 / Jun. 1.

In what neighborhood is Gesu Catholic School located?

Gesu Catholic School is located in the University District neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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