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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
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
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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