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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 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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1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Tuition listed
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
West Catholic High School ![West Catholic High School Photo]( "West Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Tuition listed
Living Stones Academy
(Christian)
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Tuition listed
Living Stones Academy
(Christian)
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(616) 748-3375
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(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
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(616) 748-4500
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(616) 748-4500
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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(616) 748-3065
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
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(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
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(616) 748-3300
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
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