The mission of Moline Christian School is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education, equipping students for a life of service to their Lord.
Our preschool is focused on early childhood education. Each student at Moline Christian School from kindergarten through eighth grade is a member of a small group.
The students enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with schoolmates in other grades and age levels.
The older students serve as leaders of the small groups.
It is wonderful to watch the growing confidence of the youngest students as they participate with their team.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Moline Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
293 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sharon Zonnefeld - Director of Teaching and Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Moline Christian School often compared to?
Moline Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Stanislaus School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Moline Christian School?
Moline Christian School famous alumni include: Sharon Zonnefeld - Director of Teaching and Learning.
What is Moline Christian School's ranking?
Moline Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Moline Christian School?
The application deadline for Moline Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Moline Christian School vs. St. Stanislaus School
The nearest high school to Moline Christian School is South Christian High School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Therese Catholic School (4.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
430 S Main St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students
St. Stanislaus School ![St. Stanislaus School Photo]( "St. Stanislaus School Photo")
(Catholic)
1861 136th Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Christian High School ![South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.]( "South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.")
(Calvinist)
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Visitation School ![St. Mary's Visitation School Photo]( "St. Mary's Visitation School Photo")
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Christian High School ![South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.]( "South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.")
(Calvinist)
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian School
(Christian)
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
West Michigan Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
150 50th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49548
(616) 455-2200
Wyoming, MI 49548
(616) 455-2200
9.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
1934 52nd Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 855-6518
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 855-6518
9.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-unity Christian School
(Christian)
2104 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 532-8827
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 532-8827
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
430 S Main St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students
St. Stanislaus School ![St. Stanislaus School Photo]( "St. Stanislaus School Photo")
(Catholic)
1861 136th Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Mary's Visitation School ![St. Mary's Visitation School Photo]( "St. Mary's Visitation School Photo")
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Marys Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
430 S Main St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2016
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students
St. Stanislaus School ![St. Stanislaus School Photo]( "St. Stanislaus School Photo")
(Catholic)
1861 136th Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
Dorr, MI 49323
(269) 793-7204
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Mary's Visitation School ![St. Mary's Visitation School Photo]( "St. Mary's Visitation School Photo")
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Marys Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Groningen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
9336 miles
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Hamilton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
9336.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
9336.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
9336.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
9336.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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