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River Of Life School

671 Mcallister Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Tel: (269) 757-7549

www.riveroflifeschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 55 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

River Of Life School in Benton Harbor, MI, serves 55 co–ed students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International, River Of Life has a Christian religious orientation.
The student body is highly diverse, with 95.8% of students representing students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Michigan private schools.
River Of Life School offers an educational program focused on elementary grades K–6 within the Benton Harbor suburb.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 55 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

River Of Life School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	River Of Life School
Kind	11
1	12
2	4
3	7
4	7
5	9
6	5

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Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Berrien County, MI is $8,526 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).