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#245 of 462 private schools in MI

Legacy Christian School

Elementary School · Grand Rapids, MI

A private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

67 68TH ST SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

  • 12.3:1 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)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment257
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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 Legacy Christian School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,416/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$62,218

Median home value

$149,500

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.6%
Black2.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.9 mi301Compare →
Townline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.9 mi295Compare →
Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.7 mi467Compare →
Southeast Kelloggsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–21.8 mi286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Legacy Christian School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Legacy Christian School

Legacy Christian School is a private elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy Christian School

What grades does Legacy Christian School serve?

Legacy Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Legacy Christian School?

Legacy Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Legacy Christian School rank in MI?

Legacy Christian School ranks #245 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Legacy Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Legacy Christian School a private school?

Yes, Legacy 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 Legacy Christian School a religious school?

Legacy Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
257
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Calvinist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Area population (ZIP 49548)
35,119
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.3
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 49548; 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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