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#307 of 462 private schools in MI
Plymouth Christian School
School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
965 PLYMOUTH AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- 15.9:1 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 Plymouth 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy WaalkesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Home Education SiteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Plymouth Christian School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Plymouth Christian School
Plymouth Christian School is a private school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth Christian School
What grades does Plymouth Christian School serve?
Plymouth Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Plymouth Christian School?
Plymouth Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Christian School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Plymouth Christian School rank in MI?
Plymouth Christian School ranks #307 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Plymouth Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth 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 Plymouth Christian School a private school?
Yes, Plymouth 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 Plymouth Christian School a religious school?
Plymouth Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 454-9481
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 49505; 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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