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Lake Area Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Sturgis, MI

63590 Borgert Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091

Overall grade: B+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Michigan
  • Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Sturgis, Michigan, Lake Area Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 36% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
53
Teachers
6.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Michigan (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Christian schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 83 Christian schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    39’11–1236’13–1426’19–2066’21–2253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K5
    16
    24
    31
    46
    54
    64
    74
    84
    94
    103
    115
    123

    Student body

    White94%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    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?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lake Area Christian School

    What grades does Lake Area Christian School serve?

    Lake Area Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Lake Area Christian School?

    About 53 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lake Area Christian School?

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

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