Calvary Bible Academy in Dowagiac, MI, serves 30 students from kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1981, this co–educational private school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 4 teachers.
The school is affiliated with Baptist orientation and participates in Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Calvary Bible Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary program within a faith–based educational environment in rural Michigan.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Stacey Wilder
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Calvary Bible Academy often compared to?
Calvary Bible Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Evangelical Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Bible Academy?
The application deadline for Calvary Bible Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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