Children's Ark Childcare is a Ministry of Springfield Christian Academy.
The academy, a ministry of Dixie Baptist Church, was founded in 1972.
Dr. Paul S. Vanaman opened SCA as a Christian day school that would prepare students for college so that those young people would grow to server the Lord Jesus Christ.
With the Bible as our standard, our goal is to develop young men and women mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually by providing the highest academic athletic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Springfield Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Offering a Life Worth Living
- Children's Ark Childcare is a Ministry of Springfield Christian Academy. The academy, a ministry of Dixie Baptist Church, was founded in 1972. Dr. Paul S. Vanaman opened SCA as a Christian day school that would prepare students for college so that those young people would grow to server the Lord Jesus Christ. With the Bible as our standard, our goal is to develop young men and women mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually by providing the highest academic athletic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Springfield Christian Academy often compared to?
Springfield Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Divine Grace Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Springfield Christian Academy's ranking?
Springfield Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Springfield Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Springfield Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Springfield Christian Academy is Everest Collegiate High School & Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Clarkston (3.0 miles away)
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Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
15.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
9040 Hutchins St
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 452 students
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
15.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Orion Baptist School
(Baptist)
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
15.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
9040 Hutchins St
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 452 students
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Grace Lutheran School ![Divine Grace Lutheran School Photo]( "Divine Grace Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3000 S Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-1131
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-1131
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Lake Orion Baptist School
(Baptist)
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lil Peoples Place
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
3.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Airport Road Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
5.1 miles
Gr: NS | 110 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Oakdale Academy
(Christian)
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Lake Orion Baptist School
(Baptist)
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lil Peoples Place
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
3.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakecrest Baptist School
(Baptist)
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Oakdale Academy
(Christian)
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy ![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Airport Road Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
5.1 miles
Gr: NS | 110 students
White Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9125 Highland Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3471
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3471
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Hornung Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4680 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
9407.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Maltby Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
9407.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Brighton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
9408.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
9408.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
9408.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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