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#206 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 44% of private schools
Isj Academy Pk-8
Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2066 OAKWOOD AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Isj Academy Pk-8 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Aberdeen AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Kent Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Isj Academy Pk-8 is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Isj Academy Pk-8
Isj Academy Pk-8 is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isj Academy Pk-8
What grades does Isj Academy Pk-8 serve?
Isj Academy Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Isj Academy Pk-8?
Isj Academy Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isj Academy Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Isj Academy Pk-8 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 Isj Academy Pk-8 rank in MI?
Isj Academy Pk-8 ranks #206 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Isj Academy Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Isj Academy Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Isj Academy Pk-8 a private school?
Yes, Isj Academy Pk-8 is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Isj Academy Pk-8 a religious school?
Isj Academy Pk-8 has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 363-0505
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 49505; 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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