Very Good
#100 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 21% of private schools
South Side Christian School
Elementary School · Holland, MI
A private elementary school in Holland, MI serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
913 PINE AVE, Holland, MI 49423
- 2.9:1 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 South Side 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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
$78,524
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49423; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| JeffersonEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Black River Public School ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Holland Language Academy at Van RaalteEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
South Side Christian School is listed in Holland, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Side Christian School
South Side Christian School is a private elementary school in Holland, MI, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Christian School
What grades does South Side Christian School serve?
South Side Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Side Christian School?
South Side Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Christian School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Side Christian School rank in MI?
South Side Christian School ranks #100 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is South Side Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Side Christian School a private school?
Yes, South Side Christian 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 South Side Christian School a religious school?
South Side Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 92
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allegan County
- Phone
- (616) 820-3632
- Area population (ZIP 49423)
- 46,693
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 49423; 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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