About the School
- First Assembly Christian School in Portage, MI serves 177 students across kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community.
- The co–ed private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 17 teaching staff.
- The school is affiliated with the Assembly of God and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
- Approximately 15% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- First Assembly Christian School provides a full K–12 program in Portage, Michigan, with tuition rates and enrollment reflecting a mid–sized private school setting.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Assembly Christian School?
The application deadline for First Assembly Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Assembly Christian School is Hackett Catholic Prep (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Monica School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Calvinist
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12
Calvinist
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Calvinist
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students
Christian
3800 S 12th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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