Welcome to St. Paul Catholic School

We are located in Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our school serves early education (including daycare)-8th grade students.

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Live Life to the Full

Saint Paul the Apostle School forms the whole child to “live life to the full” through an innovative and dynamic Catholic education within a strong parish community.

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The St. Paul Difference

  • Performing in Faith

    The Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education is taken by our 5th & 8th grade students and our students scores out-perform the National Average.

    100%

    Commitment to technology: We ensure that students are well prepared in our modern world.

    Top Test Scores

    Our Middle School testing results consistently rank at the top in the Grand Rapids Diocese.

  • Attend Mass

    K-8th grade attend Mass weekly during school and students learn leadership skills by participating in reading, singing, altar serving and bringing up gifts.

    Physical Activity

    Students take part in some form of physical education every school day and every year participate in the school wide Cougar Dash fun run!

    89%

    of St. Paul Graduates earn academic honors in High School.

  • 100%

    of our students do service projects through out the year to give back to our community.

    Music

    5th graders participate in Band, while middle schoolers choose between band or choir. All students participate in singing throughout the year in grade level choir for school mass.

Portrait of a Graduate

  • Innovative Problem Solver

    Prepared to find fresh perspectives and think outside of the box to find innovative solutions.

  • Conscientious Neighbor

    Prepared to give back to their surrounding community and to do it well, with a giving heart and serious intention.

  • Disciples of Christ

    Prepared to follow Jesus with faithfulness, prayer and stewardship.

  • Advanced Readers & Writers

    Prepared to be top performers in language arts in high school and beyond.

  • Technology Competent

    Prepared to use technology appropriately, securely, safely and responsibly.

  • Nutritionally Aware

    Understand the importance of feeding minds and bodies whole, nutrient dense, minimally processed food and how it has a ripple effect into our education and daily lives.

School Calendar

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  • 12
    Jan
    Confirmation Session with Sponsors
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 13
    Jan
    Middle School Midterm Week
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • 13
    Jan
    Hot Lunch: Pasta with…
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Testimonials

“The St. Paul School community was the best investment we could have made for the future of our children. From the first day that we joined St. Paul 12 years […]

Lisa and Gene Gutting

SPA Parent of Alumni

“Sending our kids to St. Paul’s was a very thoughtful and conscious choice for us. As our oldest got close to school age, we spent a year going to various […]

Todd & Amy Thomas-Mellema

SPA Parent of Alumni

“My husband and I were thrilled when it became possible to move back to Grand Rapids and have our children attend my alma mater. It felt like home from the […]

Al and Katie Puglessi

SPA Alumni and Parent of Alumni

“I wish our older children had been able to attend SPACare. I was very nervous about the transition from having a nanny in our home to sending our youngest, Caden, […]

Abby Kanitz

SPA Care

“Catholic teaching and values are alive and well at St. Paul the Apostle School. Our teachers are committed not only to giving our students quality academics, but to help them […]

Tim & Peggy Koenigsknecht

SPA Parent of Alumni

“As prior home schoolers our family was looking for a grade school that was of intimate size and most paralleled a family environment. After reviewing several options we chose St […]

Jeff and Ann Potter

SPA Parent of Alumni
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