Battle Creek Academy is a team of educational professionals dedicated to providing quality Christian education and the transmission of our Adventist values and culture to students of our community.
Our Academy is motivated by the positive values coming from a trust relationship with God, service to others, and cultivation of a desire to learn.Our values are centered in Christ and reveal themselves as students grow into their potential, developing an effective ministry in the family, the church, and the community.
We prize the principles of integrity, unconditional acceptance, stewardship, and fiscal stability, and we seek to offer a curriculum that challenges students to own their faith.We serve our students, their families, the Adventist churches that sponsor us and the wider community in which we live.
We serve by continuing a century-long tradition of providing Christ-centered education rich in the revelation of God`s grace, and by emphasizing the integrated development of the whole person.
We seek to offer a safe campus with a nurturing staff that models Adventist beliefs.We are intentional about developing servant-leaders who build the community and who are ambassadors for the Lord.
We seek partnership with the homes and churches of our students in preparing young people for their eternal home.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,040
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Battle Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1872
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
45 acres
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
11 students
Advanced Courses
Environmental ScienceHuman Biology
PreCalculus/Advenced MathematicsStatistics
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform (Khaki and Navy pants, Polo shirts)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Academy (Grades 9-12) = $7040
Elementary (Grades K-8 ) = $5515
Summer Program Cost
$200
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Admissions Director
Jean Andersen
Admissions Associate
Amanda Jones
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Campus Ministries
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
School Notes
- Our Philosophy:- Battle Creek Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
- develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39
- master the basic academic skills
- value labor, physical and mental, as the blessing God intended
- cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended. Battle Creek Academy is operated in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Battle Creek Academy cost?
Battle Creek Academy's tuition is approximately $7,040 for private students and $200 for summer students.
What is Battle Creek Academy's ranking?
Battle Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Battle Creek Academy?
The application deadline for Battle Creek Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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