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City Mission Academy

20405 Schoolcraft Detroit, MI 48223

Tel: (313) 541-3531

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

City Mission Academy in Detroit, MI is a co–ed Christian elementary private school serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 35 students.
Founded in 1998, the school operates in a city neighborhood and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with three teaching staff.
The student population is predominantly students of color, representing 94% of total enrollment, reflecting local community diversity.
Tuition information is not provided, while the school is unaffiliated with membership associations and offers a regular elementary program.
City Mission Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools statewide for diversity and is located in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

City Mission Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	City Mission Academy
Kind	5
1	5
2	6
3	4
4	10
5	5

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Grade 4 has the most students with 10, more than any other grade at City Mission Academy.

Year Founded

1998

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School Motto

No one becomes successful without the help of someone else.

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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City Mission Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Mason Community School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for City Mission Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is City Mission Academy located?

City Mission Academy is located in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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The average private school tuition in Detroit, MI is $7,349 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).