About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bills Lake Baptist Academy is Algoma Christian School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grant Christian School (6.2 miles away)
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Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Christian
12931 Poplar Ave
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Baptist
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Christian
208 Hillcrest Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Methodist
361 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1021
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Baptist
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Methodist
10951 3 Mile Rd
Morley, MI 49336
(989) 352-7719
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 W Bellevue St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Christian
12931 Poplar Ave
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Baptist
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Christian
208 Hillcrest Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Methodist
361 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1021
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Christian
12931 Poplar Ave
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Baptist
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Christian
208 Hillcrest Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4865 11 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-2427
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
David C Outwin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
9384.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hesperia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
9384.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
9384.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Ravenna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2766 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
9386.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ravenna Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
9386.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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