Cedar Classical Academy in Okemos, MI, serves 60 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 8 teaching staff supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Students at Cedar Classical Academy are 3.33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
Cedar Classical Academy provides a small–school environment compared to nearby Okemos private schools, supporting K–8 education within a suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Cedar Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Cedar Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cedar Classical Academy is Lansing Christian School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Radmoor School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Okemos KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Okemos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3682 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-1919
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
JNL Child Development Center ![JNL Child Development Center Photo - JNL Child Development Center]( "JNL Child Development Center Photo - JNL Child Development Center")
Daycare / Preschool
2 Corporate Way
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martha School ![St. Martha School Photo]( "St. Martha School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3405 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-5779
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-5779
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lansing Baptist School
(Baptist)
1902 E Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-2280
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-2280
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-12
Martin Luther High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2418 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 525-0116
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 525-0116
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2424 Aurelius Road
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-0978
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-0978
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
501 N Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martha School ![St. Martha School Photo]( "St. Martha School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3405 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-5779
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-5779
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Okemos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3682 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-1919
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
JNL Child Development Center ![JNL Child Development Center Photo - JNL Child Development Center]( "JNL Child Development Center Photo - JNL Child Development Center")
Daycare / Preschool
2 Corporate Way
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martha School ![St. Martha School Photo]( "St. Martha School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
9373.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Strange School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7005
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7005
9375.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
9376.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Potterville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-2525
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-2525
9376.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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