Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Educating For Life and Eternity
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% 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.: 81%
Admissions Director
Phillip Engelman
Admissions Associate
Naoko Jacobson
Application URL
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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