Bills Lake Baptist Academy (Closed 2020)

8549 Swan Ave.
Newaygo, MI 49337
Bills Lake Baptist Academy in Newaygo, MI, serves 15 students in kindergarten through 11th grade within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with the Baptist denomination, the academy is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Bills Lake Baptist Academy offers a co–educational program focused on regular elementary and secondary education.
Located near other private schools such as Grant Christian School and Algoma Christian School, it provides an alternative small enrollment option in rural Newaygo.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Bills Lake Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Bills Lake Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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