About the School
- Grand Lake Christian School in Saint Marys, OH, serves 61 students from preschool through 12th grade in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1986, this Christian co–educational school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with an average class size of 10, supported by 10 faculty members.
- The student body includes 15.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- As a full PK–12 Christian school, Grand Lake Christian provides education across all grade levels at an affordable enrollment size.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Teresa Howell
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ACSI activitiesband
basketballchoir
dramasign language
sports
School Notes
- "BUILDING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST"
- TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS WITH ADVANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grand Lake Christian School?
The application deadline for Grand Lake Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Grand Lake Christian School is Pilgrim Christian School (16.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Rosary Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
128 S Pine St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(141) 939-4529
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2100 W Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
3500 Spencerville Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 999-5517
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3180 W Elm Street
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 991-5781
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2100 W Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
3500 Spencerville Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 999-5517
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3180 W Elm Street
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 991-5781
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
720 S Cable Road
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 222-4276
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2280 Baton Rouge
Lima, OH 45805
(567) 371-3467
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
128 S Pine St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(141) 939-4529
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2100 W Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
3500 Spencerville Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 999-5517
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3180 W Elm Street
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 991-5781
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
128 S Pine St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(141) 939-4529
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2100 W Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 230-8935
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
2175 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 222-2536
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
301 W Market Street
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-0800
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Wemiddle And High Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 W High St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2016
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2016
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
St. Marys Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 St Rt 66 N
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-4011
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-4011
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
St. Marys Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 St Rt 66 N
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
650 Armstrong St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
1.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Tri Star Career Compact
Vocational School
7655 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
5.3 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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