Living Stones Academy
We`re a neighborhood Christian school committed to inspiring the minds and hearts of our students; equipping them to embrace cultural, economic, and racial diversity; and empowering them to love and serve in community.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 206 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Living Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We have an Educational Support Services staff who work with students with mild learning needs to inclusive education.
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Shirts must be light blue, navy, pink or white along with khaki pants)
(Shirts must be light blue, navy, pink or white along with khaki pants)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We believe Christian education should be open and available to anyone who seeks it – that’s one of the reasons we started Living Stones Academy. We have worked hard to make that vision a reality at our school by working with each unique family and situation. Families enrolling at Living Stones Academy have the option to pay full tuition or to request a sliding scale tuition arrangement based on household size and income guidelines. More details at livingstonesgr.org
School Notes
- Our heatbeat is to make a Christ-centered education available to all. We seek to actively be aware of and break down economic, cultural and racial barriers so that everyone feels welcomed here. In the past several years we have also begun to reach out to students with cognitive impairments as well. Every student is a valued members of our school community.
Profile last updated: 07/21/2021
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