Blue Water Christian Academy in Smiths Creek, MI, serves 68 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 9 teachers for its regular elementary and secondary program.
The academy is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and maintains a Christian religious orientation.
Approximately 18% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Blue Water Christian Academy offers tuition–based education as a rural Michigan PK–12 private school option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Striving for Excellence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blue Water Christian Academy often compared to?
Blue Water Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like New Life Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Blue Water Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Blue Water Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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