The Grosse Pointe Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
171 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2013–14
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, The Grosse Pointe Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 214 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 26% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 214
- Teachers
- 30.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 120 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 The Grosse Pointe Academy
What grades does The Grosse Pointe Academy serve?
The Grosse Pointe Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Grosse Pointe Academy?
About 214 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Grosse Pointe Academy?
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