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#270 of 462 private schools in MI

Providence Christian School

School · Kalamazoo, MI

A private school in Kalamazoo, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.

Private

100 PRATT RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  • 9.7:1 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)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,228.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index8%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment71
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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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The neighborhood

Where Providence 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,785/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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

$52,327

Median home value

$139,600

Median rent

$1,055/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White95.8%
Black2.8%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodsedge Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–121.2 mi220Compare →
Valley Center SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–122.9 mi25Compare →
Reformed Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–124.0 mi43Compare →
Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–125.0 mi285Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Providence Christian School is listed in Kalamazoo, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Providence Christian School

Providence Christian School is a private school in Kalamazoo, MI, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence Christian School

What grades does Providence Christian School serve?

Providence Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Providence Christian School?

Providence Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Christian School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence Christian School rank in MI?

Providence Christian School ranks #270 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Providence Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence Christian School a private school?

Yes, Providence 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 Providence Christian School a religious school?

Providence Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Calvinist
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Kalamazoo County
Area population (ZIP 49001)
21,313
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
31.6
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 49001; 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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