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#178 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 38% of private schools

Cedar Classical Academy

Elementary School · Okemos, MI

A private elementary school in Okemos, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

3654 OKEMOS RD, Okemos, MI 48864

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment60
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cedar Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low199/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,145

Median home value

$358,100

Median rent

$1,281/mo

College educated

75.7%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.7%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–40.6 mi445Compare →
Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–120.7 mi1,645Compare →
Bennett Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–41.2 mi486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cedar Classical Academy is listed in Okemos, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cedar Classical Academy

Cedar Classical Academy is a private elementary school in Okemos, MI, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Classical Academy

What grades does Cedar Classical Academy serve?

Cedar Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Cedar Classical Academy?

Cedar Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Classical Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cedar Classical Academy rank in MI?

Cedar Classical Academy ranks #178 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Cedar Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cedar Classical Academy a private school?

Yes, Cedar Classical Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cedar Classical Academy a religious school?

Cedar Classical Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ingham County
Area population (ZIP 48864)
23,548
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48864; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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