Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Battle Creek, MI
47 23rd St N, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Battle Creek
- Serving families in Battle Creek since at least 2011
In Battle Creek, Michigan, Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 9.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 70 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Kalamazoo
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen
What grades does Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen serve?
Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen?
About 134 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Battle Creek Area Catholic School St. Joseph Elemen?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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