West Side Christian School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Grand Rapids, MI
955 Westend Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Grand Rapids since at least 2011
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, West Side Christian School is a Calvinist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 315 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 315
- Teachers
- 30.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 155 girls, 160 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Calvinist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member 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?
Questions about West Side Christian School
What grades does West Side Christian School serve?
West Side Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend West Side Christian School?
About 315 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at West Side Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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