St. Patrick School

Catholic Elementary School serving Preschool-8th grade for communities in Parnell, Lowell, Rockford, Ada and Belding.
Mission: To Know God, To Love God, To Serve All.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,885
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Academic Support Provided for Individual Needs
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students
257 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Patrick School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy/Girl Scouts, Leadership Club, Science Olympiad

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Middle School Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:
3/4th grade club sports, Girls on the Run, Mileage Club

School Notes

  • School Motto: To Know God, To Love God, To Serve All.
  • School Mascot: Patrick J Cavera
  • Catholic Elementary School serving Preschool-8th grade for communities in Parnell, Lowell, Rockford, Ada and Belding.
  • Mission: To Know God, To Love God, To Serve All.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick School cost?
St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $4,885 for private students.
What sports does St. Patrick School offer?
St. Patrick School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Patrick School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
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).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
The principal, priest and teachers are outstanding. I sent my kids here after they had troubles in the local public school. They care about and KNOW my kids!
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5  
Our two boys attended St. Patrick School until they were off to high school, and they were well prepared by St. Patrick School. It has great teachers and staff, tremendous participation from school families, and strong support from the parish. It is a wonderful environment for learning and growth, and it teaches our Catholic faith well. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great school for their own children.
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5  
My child is benefitting tremendously from the preschool program at St. Patrick School. This is an excellent community school and I look forward to sending my two children all the way through 8th grade!
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5  
St. Patrick's is an excellent school with smaller classes, exceptional teachers and leaders and offers an intimate Catholic based education.
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5  
St. Patrick Schools is the best thing we ever did for our children's education. i couldn't imagine them or want them any other place but here, where every morning they are greeted with a Good Morning and called by their first name and a hand shake by, The Principal and The Father. Rain, blizzard, snow, or 105 degrees they are out there. Amazing teachers who care, and where kdg' best friend may be a 3rd grader. The little school where everyone knows everyone by first name. You should come check us out, it is worth it.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,885
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kent County, MI is $9,433 for elementary schools and $9,338 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kent County, MI is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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