About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 29.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Christian
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
421 E Exchange St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-1282
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
711 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-4044
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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