St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School (2024-25 Profile)

The education your child receives will be with him/her for a lifetime.

St. Valentine Catholic School academically prepares your child for a lifetime of success.

As evidence of this, I can point to the school's accreditation, talented faculty, the successes of our school alumni, and our current student progress as shown on standardized tests.

Call me or stop in and visit so that I can share with you these and many other examples of our wonderful academic program. Mrs. Rachel Damuth rachel.damuth@stvalentine.pvt.k12.mi.us.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 161 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

161 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

66%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Applications for tuition assistance available

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Girl Scouts, Math Counts, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council

School Notes

St. Valentine School was established in 1952. The school is located on Hope Street in Redford, Michigan.
The mission of St. Valentine Catholic School is to provide a faith-filled education through the teachings of the Gospels in partnership with family, parish, and community.
All of our faculty, staff, students, and school families are commited to this mission.
Our school belief in the potential and god given talents of all children has led us to base all of our teaching on our mission and philosophy.
The philosophy of St. Valentine School is to provide a Catholic Christian environment that empowers each student in his/her spiritual and academic growth. Academic excellence, social justice, and respect for the unique God-given talents and gifts of each child are nurtured in an atmosphere of love, understanding, peace, and safety through… •
Nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of each child. •
Providing an atmosphere of open communications between student, teacher, and parents. •
Creating an environment in which positive attitudes toward life that demonstrates respect for each child's unique needs. •
Guiding each child toward the freedom of choice which recognizes the value of self-discipline and personal responsibility. •
Helping students learn their role as Catholic Christians in society. •
Teaching students to work for peace and justice in their school, home, and community.
St. Valentine School has a strong Catholic based curriculum provided in a nurturing caring environment.
The school is fully accredited with highly qualified teachers in grades Pre-K through Eight.
St. Valentine teachers have a wealth of teaching experience.
The school's core curriculum meets and often exceeds Michigan Standards and Benchmarks.
In addition to core curriculm the school offers music, art, physical education, computers, library, and Spanish for each child.
The students benefit from many extra curricular activities and service programs that are offered through the school, parish, and community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School offer?

St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School?

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

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