About the School
- Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School in Dowagiac, MI, serves 8 students in grades 2–8 within a rural community setting.
- The co–ed school is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and provides a regular elementary program.
- The student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
- Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
- Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is one of several private K–8 options in Dowagiac and nearby areas.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School?
The application deadline for Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is Calvary Bible Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Christian School (10.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
Baptist
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Christian
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Seventh Day Adventist
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
Baptist
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Christian
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Seventh Day Adventist
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Other Lutheran
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
Baptist
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Christian
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
409 W Mars St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Christian
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9123 George Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brown School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2027 Brown School Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
9265.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 El Dorado Dr
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
9265.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lakeshore High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5771 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
9265.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1459 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
9266.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
St. Joseph High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
9266.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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