Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,250
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki/blue pants & polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3520 K-8 constituent
$4760 K-8 non-constituent
$6810 9-12 constituent
$9200 9-12 Non-constituent
% on Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Phillip Engelman
Admissions Associate
Naoko Jacobson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating For Life and Eternity
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy cost?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $3,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What is Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy's ranking?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy located?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other private schools located in Westside Connection.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is West Side Christian School (0.4 miles away)
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965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
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(Calvinist)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
5.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
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965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
5.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Eastside Christian School
(Calvinist)
2792 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-2939
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-2939
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
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Eastside Christian School
(Calvinist)
2792 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-2939
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-2939
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
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Location
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955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School ![St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
West Catholic High School ![West Catholic High School Photo]( "West Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
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West Catholic High School ![West Catholic High School Photo]( "West Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
Covenant Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1401 Ferndale Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-5048
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-5048
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School ![St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
1110 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-8627
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School ![St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
Walker KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2065 3 Mile Rd NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 719-2167
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 719-2167
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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8/
Top 30%10
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
9349.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
9349.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
9349.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Jefferson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
9349.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
9349.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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