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Isj Academy PK-8

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7

Grand Rapids, MI

2066 Oakwood Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Michigan
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Grand Rapids
  • Serving families in Grand Rapids since at least 2011

Isj Academy PK-8 is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 35 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
35
Teachers
8.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 19 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 164 Christian elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    74’11–1274’13–1462’15–1662’17–1861’19–2063’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K3
    TK2
    14
    25
    36
    45
    52
    64
    74

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    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?
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    Questions about Isj Academy PK-8

    What grades does Isj Academy PK-8 serve?

    Isj Academy PK-8 serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Isj Academy PK-8?

    About 35 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Isj Academy PK-8?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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