St. Ignatius Catholic School will provide a Christian education through the cooperation of our families, the primary teachers of our children.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the love of God, and Christ-like living, we will provide a Catholic Heritage of faith; a strong academic curriculum; an emphasis on Christian/family values; a safe and orderly learning environment; and appropriate enrichment programs.
The purpose of St. Ignatius School is to prepare loyal, mature Catholics, informed by the authority of the Church which teaches the truth and law of God, as a guide to a well ordered life.
We try to provide students with an orderly learning environment which encourages each to achieve all that they are capable of.
We strive to develop inquiring and concerned young people by helping them to make prudent choices of the many alternatives that exist in our society.
Emphasis on respect for the person and personal feelings of each student is stressed.
The ultimate goal of St. Ignatius School is to evolve a committed Catholic who enthusiastically proclaims and lives the Christian life and who is loyal to both self and God.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Ignatius Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Do All for the Greater Glory of God
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Ignatius Catholic School's ranking?
St. Ignatius Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Ignatius Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Ignatius Catholic School is Cornerstone Christian School (36.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 76 students 0.5 miles 145 N 5th St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 351-9373
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 351-9373
0.5
PK-8
76
Onaway Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 1-8 | 6 students 21.5 miles 21440 M 68 Highway
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
21.5
1-8
6
Grades: PK-8 | 125 students 28.7 miles 355 Wilson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
28.7
PK-8
125
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-7 | 164 students 36.2 miles 623 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
36.2
PK-7
164
Grades: PK-12 | 12 students 36.3 miles 900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
36.3
PK-12
12
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