Gesu Catholic School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Detroit, MI
17139 Oak Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any private school in Detroit
- Serving families in Detroit since at least 2011
In Detroit, Michigan, Gesu Catholic School is a faith-based private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 174 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 130 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 174
- Teachers
- 38.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 129 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Other religious
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 130 days
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Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 Gesu Catholic School
What grades does Gesu Catholic School serve?
Gesu Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Gesu Catholic School?
About 174 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gesu Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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