About the School
- Fish Creek School in Carson City, MI, offers co–ed education for grades K–12 in a rural community setting with a Christian orientation.
- The school has an enrollment of 79 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 9 teachers.
- Approximately 6% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity.
- Fish Creek School requires a formal dress code for all students.
- Nearby rural schools of similar size include Beth Haven Baptist Academy and Countryside Christian School, supporting regional educational options for K–12 students.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ray Kuipers
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fish Creek School?
The application deadline for Fish Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Fish Creek School is Fellowship Baptist Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 83 students
Mennonite
4308 S Luce Rd
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2313
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Baptist
1158 W Carson City Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 291-0555
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Baptist
1158 W Carson City Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 291-0555
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
7477 N Academy Road #68
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-4444
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 22.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 83 students
Mennonite
4308 S Luce Rd
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2313
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Baptist
1158 W Carson City Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 291-0555
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Catholic
220 W Downie St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-4579
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
502 S Franklin St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3416
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carson Citycrystal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
1.1 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
5.8 miles
Gr: 6-12
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