Shrine Catholic Schools are a treasured educational ministry of one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
Our schools become home to families who care about the Catholic education and future of our children and young adults, recognizing the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students
532 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Student By Grade Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/14000/14320/shrine-catholic-grade-school--ecc-chart-14t4t1tesiz1y.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess club, Choir, Drama, Service opportunities, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music, Spanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gym
Chess club, Choir, Drama, Service opportunities, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music, Spanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gym
School Notes
- At Shrine Catholic Grade School we exemplify Christ by praying, learning, and growing together.
- Our Christian mission is to guide each student as they develop spiritually and gain a knowledge, understanding and love of Jesus Christ.
- Shrine Catholic Grade School students will acquire a Catholic attitude toward world involvement with a strong personal commitment to moral and spiritual values.
- Our goal is to assist each child as they become responsible members of family, Church and society.
- Each student is encouraged to pursue excellence in all aspects of the learning experience; to acquire appropriate skills and a common core knowledge; to grow in responsibility and leadership skills, and to become physically fit through organized programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC offer?
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC's ranking?
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC?
The application deadline for Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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