Very Good
#84 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 18% of private schools
New Life Christian Academy
School · Kimball, MI
A private school in Kimball, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5517 GRISWOLD RD, Kimball, MI 48074
- 10.5:1 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 New Life Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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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
$69,600
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48074; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Landmark AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| Woodland Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Life Christian Academy is listed in Kimball, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy is a private school in Kimball, MI, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Life Christian Academy
What grades does New Life Christian Academy serve?
New Life Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend New Life Christian Academy?
New Life Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Life Christian Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Life Christian Academy rank in MI?
New Life Christian Academy ranks #84 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is New Life Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Life Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Life Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, New Life Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Life Christian Academy a religious school?
New Life Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Phone
- (810) 367-3770
- Area population (ZIP 48074)
- 9,617
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 48074; 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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