An apostolate of St. Stephen Parish, the mission of St. Stephen Catholic School is to partner withparents in the whole person formation of their child who is made in the image of God anddestined for communion with Him.
St. Stephen Catholic School strives to form students "fully alive" as seekers of truth, lovers ofgoodness, and creators of beauty, who shape their own lives to be beautiful and who seek toshare Christ who is Beauty itself with others.
St Stephen School is a school with high academic standards, a low student-teacher ratio, a diverse student population and a commitment to weaving our Catholic faith into everything we do.
Our educational vision begins with the understanding that culture (understood in the broadestsense of the word) shapes and engages the developing child in loving and desiring truth. Christian anthropology grounds our vibrant school culture and finds expression in every aspectof school life: from our rich liberal arts curriculum and pedagogy to our student life andapproach to discipline.
Our teachers and staff get to know each student and offer innovative educational approaches, small class sizes, enrichment opportunities, and extracurriculars like art, computers and Spanish from pre-school through 8th grade.
The Way of Beauty curriculum at St. Stephen is a core k-8 sequence of workshops and studios wherein students learn to discover beauty and create it through handiwork and the fine arts. This sequence is integrated with our liberal arts curriculum in such a way that the student grows in the image of God by crafting his or her own life to be beautiful in response to the beauty encountered in the created world and expressed in the student`s own creative work. This creativity is a gift to be put at the service of others. Examples of our workshops and studios include but are not limited to: carpentry, calligraphy,stained glass window making, surveying, plays, iconography, architecture, the art of cooking,drawing, singing, painting.
At St. Stephen, we understand the significance of selecting the right learning environment for your child through our multi age teaching approach.
As we respect diverse academic levels, faith traditions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, we commit ourselves to the education of the whole person mind, body and spirit.
By our words, actions and attitudes we encourage students to be active in their faith, respectful of others, and thirsty for knowledge.
It is our mission to equip them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service.
St. Stephen School partners with parents in their God-given role as the primary educators of their children. For this reason, we are eager to support parents who have discerned homeschooling for their child by offering the option to register for a variety of classes.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Stephen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see website (www.ststephenschoolgr.com ) for current tuition rates
Admissions Director
Kelly Carey
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Stephen School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Stephen School located?
St. Stephen School is located in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastown.
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