The Copper Country Christian School is a non-denominational three-year-old pre-kindergaten through twelfth-grade Christian day-school ministry.
CCCS has graduated an average of three students per year since 1980, when the school first opened its doors.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,900
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Copper Country Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
5 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Neatness and Modesty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For a student in grades 7-12 (Discounts are available based upon income.)
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
HIgh School Service Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
- The Copper Country Christian School has a three-fold purpose for its existence:
- To assist Christian parents in fulfilling their obligation to God to train their children in a manner that would bring honor and glory to Him.
- To offer quality teaching consistent with the training a child should receive in a Christian home and a Bible-believing church.
- To provide the highest quality Christian education possible with emphasis on the Word of God as our principal source of truth.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kathy Clawson - 2004 - Social Worker -
- Stephen Anderson - 2006 - Bachelor's degree in scientific and technical communication from Michigan Tech -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Copper Country Christian School cost?
Copper Country Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Copper Country Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Copper Country Christian School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Copper Country Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Copper Country Christian School?
Copper Country Christian School famous alumni include: Kathy Clawson - 2004 - Social Worker and Stephen Anderson - 2006 - Bachelor's degree in scientific and technical communication from Michigan Tech.
What sports does Copper Country Christian School offer?
Copper Country Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Copper Country Christian School's ranking?
Copper Country Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Copper Country Christian School?
The application deadline for Copper Country Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Copper Country Christian School is Iron River Christian Academy (67.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pelkie Mennonite School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fr Marquette Catholic Academy (64.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Pelkie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
37090 Tapiola Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 353-7481
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 353-7481
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
433 Baraga Ave
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
22.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Marquette Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
60.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
500 S. Fourth Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
64.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Tuition listed
Discovery Central
Daycare / Preschool
131 W Washington St Ste A
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
65.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
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