GRCES Evergreen offers a Christ-centered learning experience for children ages 18 months5th grade.
Our community helps children discover how they are created in God's image and called to live with purpose.
Preschool nurtures curiosity through play and exploration. Beginning in kindergarten, students engage in West Michigan's only Christian International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme in a multi-age format that fosters collaboration and growth.
At Evergreen, children grow in faith, knowledge, and character while being known, seen, and deeply loved.
Families experience a welcoming, diverse school where all belong. Evergreen provides tuition assistance, making high-quality education accessible to more students and families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Yearly Tuition: $12,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 18, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,800
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen cost?
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen's tuition is approximately $12,800 for private students.
What is Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen's ranking?
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen?
The application deadline for Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen located?
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen is located in the South East End neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in South East End.
School Calendar
View the Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Back to School Open House
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
HS First Day of School
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
K-4 First Day Of School (Dismissal at 12:10am)
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of School - Half Day
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
K-8 First Day of School (1/2 Day)
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grand Rapids Christian Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Living Stones Academy
(Christian)
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Living Stones Academy
(Christian)
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastminster Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
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(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Christian High School ![Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo]( "Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo")
(Christian)
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois
(Calvinist)
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Tuition listed
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Grand Rapids Christian High School ![Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo]( "Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo")
(Christian)
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
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Gr: K-12 | 195 students
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(Christian)
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,018 students
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Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School ![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.")
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois
(Calvinist)
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Tuition listed
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Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
740 Gladstone Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
1.3 miles
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Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastminster Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School ![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.")
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois
(Calvinist)
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen School ![St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.]( "St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.")
(Catholic)
740 Gladstone Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
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Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
9349.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
9349.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 E Lincoln Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
9349.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
9349.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Zeeland East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
9349.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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