Below Average
#433 of 462 private schools in MI
Traverse City Christian School
School · Traverse City, MI
A private school in Traverse City, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
753 EMERSON RD, Traverse City, MI 49696
- 16.6:1 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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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,138
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49696; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Traverse Bay Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| North EdbridgewayEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Traverse City Christian School is listed in Traverse City, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Traverse City Christian School
Traverse City Christian School is a private school in Traverse City, MI, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Traverse City Christian School
What grades does Traverse City Christian School serve?
Traverse City Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Traverse City Christian School?
Traverse City Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traverse City Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traverse City Christian School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Traverse City Christian School rank in MI?
Traverse City Christian School ranks #433 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Traverse City Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Traverse City Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Traverse City Christian School a private school?
Yes, Traverse City 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 Traverse City Christian School a religious school?
Traverse City Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Phone
- (231) 929-1747
- Area population (ZIP 49696)
- 10,570
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 49696; 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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