St. Edward On–the–lake Catholic School in Fort Gratiot, MI serves 106 udents from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with a total of seven teachers providing instruction.
As a Catholic co–ed elementary school, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and other school associations.
The udent body includes 2.5% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
The campus covers a 22–acre area, supporting its elementary education programs in Fort Gratiot, Michigan.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Campus Size
22 acres
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We promote a Christ-centered environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School often compared to?
St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School vs. St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School is New Life Christian Academy (10.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy (10.1 miles away)
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St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1429 Ballentine Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
10.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Water Christian Academy
(Christian)
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
St. Marys Catholic School
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
74940 Fulton St
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
27.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
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Miles
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5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Water Christian Academy
(Christian)
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
74940 Fulton St
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
27.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Cardinal Mooney Catholic
(Catholic)
660 S Water St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-8825
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-8825
27.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Austin Catholic High School
(Catholic)
24125 26 Mile Rd
Ray, MI 48096
(586) 200-0143
Ray, MI 48096
(586) 200-0143
33.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1429 Ballentine Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
10.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Water Christian Academy
(Christian)
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
St. Marys Catholic School
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
74940 Fulton St
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
27.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Water Christian Academy
(Christian)
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
St. Marys Catholic School
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
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(Catholic)
67901 Howard St
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-9365
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-9365
25 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
27.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Armada Continuing Education Center
Alternative School
23211 Prospect Ave
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2160
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2160
9460.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Armada High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23655 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2400
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2400
9460.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Armada Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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23550 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2500
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2500
9460.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Orville C Krause Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23900 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2600
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2600
9460.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Memphis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
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34165 Bordman Rd
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(810) 392-2125
Memphis, MI 48041
(810) 392-2125
9464.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
School Reviews
5 10/7/2018
The community, education, and religious integration is top notch. Highly recommend this. As a former student I know this shaped my life.
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