New Life Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 197 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Life Christian Academy
Pre-K	13
Kind	20
1	16
2	17
3	20
4	11
5	20
6	13
7	17
8	12
9	9
10	13
11	10
12	6

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech / Dyslexia / Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1991

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

197 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1110

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki or navy pants/skirts/shorts and white, navy or red polo shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Grade Levels have differing amts. PS 5 full days is 4180 PS 5 half days is 2860. K-5 full days is 4480. 6-8 is 4680. 9-12 is 4940.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,500

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Monica Nelson

Admissions Associate

Lynnette Wolf

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Red, Black, White

School Mascot

Knight

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics ClubRun Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoraleDrama productions

School Notes

New Life Christian Academy provides a Christ-centered education and challenges each student to reach high academic, personal, and spiritual standards.
Here each student is challenged to achieve his or her maximum potential.
Through staff, families, curricula and atmosphere, students are challenged toward spiritual growth and maturity.
Each student will recognize and utilize God's gifting to live a civically responsible, culturally relevant, and spiritually pure life.

Completed application, including signed Statement of Faith - student enrolled by parent/legal guardian
Recommendation form (personal, teacher or principal)
Pastor Recommendation Form
Parent-Student Agreement signed
Interview with Admissions Committee
Academic Testing completed (K-8) (9-11 will require a copy of the students transcript)
Registration fee paid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Life Christian Academy cost?

New Life Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are New Life Christian Academy often compared to?

New Life Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Water Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of New Life Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of New Life Christian Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

What sports does New Life Christian Academy offer?

New Life Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is New Life Christian Academy's ranking?

New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average ACT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?

The application deadline for New Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 11/10/2023

Welcoming and Christian environment fully supportive of our students and our families.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $7,989 for elementary schools and $12,881 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).