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#215 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 46% of private schools
Byron Center Christian School
Elementary School
8840 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Michigan private schools
#215 of 462
In Byron Center
#1 of 3
public schools
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Byron Center Christian School
Elementary School in Byron Center · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Byron Center Christian School
Byron Center Christian School is a private elementary school in Byron Center, MI. Byron Center Christian School serves approximately 484 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Byron Center Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 462 private schools in MI.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Byron Center Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Byron Center Christian School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Byron Center, MI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Byron Center Christian School (this school) | 6.5 |
| Brown Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate School | 7.5 |
| Byron Center West Middle School | 8.2 |
| Byron Center Charter School | 8.1 |
| Marshall Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Countryside Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Cross Creek Charter Academy | 7.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
8840 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Byron Center Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brown Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Countryside Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 3.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Marshall Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Byron Center, see our Byron Center schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49315 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,358
Median Home Value
$357,600
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
Population
26,123
College Educated
45.5%
Homeownership
93%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
41
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|---|---|
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning Detroit, MI | 6.5 |
| Andersonville Elementary School Davisburg, MI | 6.5 |
| Beechview Elementary School Farmington Hills, MI | 6.5 |
| Cherry Knoll Elementary School Traverse City, MI | 6.5 |
| Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit, MI | 6.5 |
| Endeavor Elementary Grand Rapids, MI | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Byron Center Christian School
What grades does Byron Center Christian School serve?
Byron Center Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Byron Center Christian School?
Byron Center Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Center Christian School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Byron Center Christian School rank in MI?
Byron Center Christian School ranks #215 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Byron Center Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Byron Center Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Byron Center Christian School a private school?
Yes, Byron Center Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Byron Center Christian School a religious school?
Byron Center Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 878-3347
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