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#208 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 45% of private schools
Lake Michigan Academy
School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 1st – 12th.
2428 BURTON ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- 6.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lake Michigan 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$97,386
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49546; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy South CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Excel Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy of West MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Prepnet Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lake Michigan Academy is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy is a private school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 49 students in grades 1st-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Michigan Academy
What grades does Lake Michigan Academy serve?
Lake Michigan Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Michigan Academy?
Lake Michigan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Michigan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Michigan Academy is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lake Michigan Academy rank in MI?
Lake Michigan Academy ranks #208 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Lake Michigan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Michigan Academy 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 Lake Michigan Academy a private school?
Yes, Lake Michigan Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian 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 Michigan Academy a religious school?
No, Lake Michigan Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 73% M / 27% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 464-3330
- Area population (ZIP 49546)
- 33,429
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 49546; 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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