Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 532 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC
Pre-K	148
Kind	70
1	60
2	60
3	56
4	58
5	80

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 148 students, more than double any other grade at Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC.

Year Founded

1938

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students

532 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess clubChoir

DramaService opportunities

STEM

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ArtMusic

Spanish

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Gym

School Notes

Shrine Catholic Schools are a treasured educational ministry of one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
Our schools become home to families who care about the Catholic education and future of our children and young adults, recognizing the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions.

At Shrine Catholic Grade School we exemplify Christ by praying, learning, and growing together.
Our Christian mission is to guide each student as they develop spiritually and gain a knowledge, understanding and love of Jesus Christ.
Shrine Catholic Grade School students will acquire a Catholic attitude toward world involvement with a strong personal commitment to moral and spiritual values.
Our goal is to assist each child as they become responsible members of family, Church and society.
Each student is encouraged to pursue excellence in all aspects of the learning experience; to acquire appropriate skills and a common core knowledge; to grow in responsibility and leadership skills, and to become physically fit through organized programs.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Keegan Michael Key - 1989 - MADtv -
- Kristen Bell - 1998 - Screen actress -

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Who are famous alumni from Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC?

Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC famous alumni include: Keegan Michael Key - 1989 - MADtv and Kristen Bell - 1998 - Screen actress.

What sports does Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC offer?

Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC's ranking?

Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC?

The application deadline for Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $16,399 for elementary schools and $18,741 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).