St. Bede Elementary School in Southfield, MI serves 172 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a co–educational, Catholic–based program.
The school operates in a central city setting and is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and other school associations.
The udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by a faculty of 12 teachers.
Approximately 93% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Bede Elementary is one of several private schools within close proximity in Southfield, including other religious and educational programs serving similar grade spans.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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. Bede Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Bede Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Bede Elementary School is Farber Hebrew Day School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beverly Ps Kgplus Kidsclub (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beverly Ps Kgplus Kidsclub
Daycare / Preschool
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3158
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3158
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Farber Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
International Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6412
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6412
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
All-boys (Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
(Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farber Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
(Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
Beth Jacob 1-8
(Jewish)
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3500 W 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2925
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2925
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farber Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
All-boys (Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
(Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
3246 Pierce
(Catholic)
32460 Pierce St
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 642-2616
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 642-2616
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Tuition listed
Beth Jacob 1-8
(Jewish)
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beverly Ps Kgplus Kidsclub
Daycare / Preschool
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3158
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3158
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Farber Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
International Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6412
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6412
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
All-boys (Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
(Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
9395.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Washtenaw International High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
9395.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
9395.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
9395.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
9395.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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