About the School
- Sylvan Christian School in Grand Rapids, MI, serves 403 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a Christian, central city setting.
- The school offers a regular elementary program with an enrollment size among the mid–range for local private schools.
- Sylvan Christian has a religious affiliation classified as Other Religious and is located in a central city community.
- The school's proximity to other private options includes Grand Rapids Christian Middle School and Immaculate Heart Of Mary School within one mile.
- Tuition and acceptance rate specifics are not provided; families can compare with the local average private elementary tuition of $8,715.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sylvan Christian School?
The application deadline for Sylvan Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sylvan Christian School is Grand Rapids Christian High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School — Evergreen (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-5
Christian
1630 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5900
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Calvinist
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,018 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Christian
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
Gr: NS-5
Christian
1630 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5900
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Calvinist
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students
Calvinist
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Gr: NS-5
Christian
1630 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5900
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Calvinist
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students
Calvinist
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Ottawa Hills High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Ottawa High Transition
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Alger Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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