St. Thecla School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 300 students
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thecla School
Pre-K	58
Kind	44
1	23
2	19
3	27
4	29
5	28
6	22
7	28
8	22

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

1 course

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs. Debbie Maloney

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Student Government

Club or Organization:

Childrens ChoirForensics

National Junior Honor SocietyScience Olympiad

Social Studies Olympiad

School Notes

The vision of St. Thecla Catholic School is to form faithful disciples of Christ through the commitment to develop lifelong, independent learners and leaders through a rigorous curriculum anchored in our Catholic faith.Our Mission Statement: We, the community of St. Thecla Catholic School, dedicate ourselves to serving God through our growth in faith, education, and love for one another as members of God`s family. Our Philosophy:St. Thecla Catholic School is a Christ-centered school that is focused on bringing together our parish, school, and community.
We are committed to:Developing and directing the growth of the whole person centered in Jesus Christ through religious culture and faith. Respecting and valuing the uniqueness of each individual. Working together with parents to nurture their children`s faith and academic skills. Growing as a community that teaches and fosters tolerance, respect, and compassion for others. Serving as a constant reminder that we live in the world, but we are not of the world.

St. Thecla Catholic School (Pre-School through 8th grade) is part of the Saint Thecla Parish. We believe ourselves to be a living, growing school community of faith. To this end, we commit ourselves to enriching the seed of faith in our youth through God's word, the Sacraments, and catechesis; providing educational opportunities for our youth, to develop positive self-images, academic achievement, and personal growth by active participation in the learning process; and, caring for and accepting one another by developing an attitude of behavior in an atmosphere of respect and Christian charity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Thecla School offer?

St. Thecla School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Thecla School's ranking?

St. Thecla School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Thecla School?

The application deadline for St. Thecla School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Macomb County, MI is $4,719 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Macomb County, MI is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).