River of Life School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
Benton Harbor, MI
671 McAllister Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Michigan
In Benton Harbor, Michigan, River of Life School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 49 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 49
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 164 Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about River of Life School
What grades does River of Life School serve?
River of Life School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend River of Life School?
About 49 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River of Life School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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