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#332 of 462 private schools in MI
River of Life School
Elementary School · Benton Harbor, MI
A private elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
671 MCALLISTER AVE, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- 12.5:1 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 River of Life School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), 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
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 0.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Mildred C Wells Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Discovery Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 86 | 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.
River of Life School is listed in Benton Harbor, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About River of Life School
River of Life School is a private elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI, serving approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River of Life School
What grades does River of Life School serve?
River of Life School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend River of Life School?
River of Life School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River of Life School?
The student-teacher ratio at River of Life School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River of Life School rank in MI?
River of Life School ranks #332 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is River of Life School's MySchoolScout rating?
River of Life School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River of Life School a private school?
Yes, River of Life School 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 River of Life School a religious school?
River of Life School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 757-7549
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49022; 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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