About the School
- St. Alphonsus Elementary School in Grand Rapids, MI, serves 204 coeducational udents in grades PK through 8 within a central city community.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 23:1 with a faculty of 9 teachers.
- Alphonsus is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Approximately 6% of the udent body is represented by students of color.
- The school operates alongside other Grand Rapids private schools offering similar grade levels within 2 miles of its location.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Alphonsus Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Alphonsus Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Alphonsus Elementary School is Catholic Central High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Stepping Stones Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Groningen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
9352.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
9353.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Zeeland West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
9353.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Zeeland Quest
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
9353.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
9353.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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