Very Good
#126 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 27% of private schools
Parkway Christian School
School · Sterling Heights, MI
A private school in Sterling Heights, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
14500 METROPOLITAN PKWY, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- 11.7:1 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 Parkway Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$71,266
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 260 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Parkway Christian School is listed in Sterling Heights, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Parkway Christian School
Parkway Christian School is a private school in Sterling Heights, MI, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkway Christian School
What grades does Parkway Christian School serve?
Parkway Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Parkway Christian School?
Parkway Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Christian School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Parkway Christian School rank in MI?
Parkway Christian School ranks #126 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Parkway Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkway Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Parkway Christian School a private school?
Yes, Parkway 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 Parkway Christian School a religious school?
Parkway Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Phone
- (586) 446-9900
- Area population (ZIP 48312)
- 35,026
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 48312; 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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