St. Francis De Sales Elementary School in Muskegon, MI serves 184 udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a Catholic, co–ed elementary program.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 12 full–time teachers serving its central city community.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association, the school follows a Catholic religious orientation.
udents of color represent 3.5% of the total enrollment, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
Located near other private schools in Muskegon, the school provides an elementary education option with tuition and program details available upon inquiry.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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. Francis De Sales Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis De Sales Elementary School is Muskegon Catholic Central (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is West Shore Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
West Shore Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Muskegon Catholic Central![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muskegon Christian School![Muskegon Christian School Photo]( "Muskegon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Muskegon Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
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