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#308 of 462 private schools in MI
Lake Area Christian School
School · Sturgis, MI
A private school in Sturgis, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
63590 BORGERT RD, Sturgis, MI 49091
- 11.4:1 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
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Where Lake Area Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49091; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottawa Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 3.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Nottawa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 3.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Pathfinder Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Area Christian School is listed in Sturgis, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Area Christian School
Lake Area Christian School is a private school in Sturgis, MI, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Area Christian School
What grades does Lake Area Christian School serve?
Lake Area Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Area Christian School?
Lake Area Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Area Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Area Christian School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lake Area Christian School rank in MI?
Lake Area Christian School ranks #308 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Lake Area Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Area Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lake Area Christian School a private school?
Yes, Lake Area Christian School 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 Lake Area Christian School a religious school?
Lake Area Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Phone
- (269) 651-5135
- Area population (ZIP 49091)
- 19,448
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 49091; 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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