Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Patrick School
About the School
- St. Patrick School in Portland, MI offers co–ed Catholic education from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1951, the school has a total enrollment of 357 udents with 19 full–time teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
- The udent body includes approximately 6.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for large student body size.
- The school provides comprehensive elementary and secondary programs in a town locale approximately 0.1 miles from other PK–12 private schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
357 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We Pray! We Learn! We Achieve!
- School Mascot: Shamrock
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Patrick School is St. Patrick School PK-12 (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter Lutheran Church & School (11.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
Catholic
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 W St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 821-5565
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Baptist
7455 N Woodland Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 537-4100
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Christian
4415 W St Joseph Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-8903
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
501 N Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
Catholic
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Catholic
325 Edwards St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-2167
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Baptist
7455 N Woodland Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 537-4100
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7910 E St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 882-3550
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
9370.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
9370.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
9370.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
9370.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
9370.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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