Tree Of Life School in Kalamazoo, MI, serves 73 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within a Christian–oriented, city–based environment.
Founded in 2010, the co–ed private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a teaching staff of six.
The school has a significant diversity representation, with approximately 67% of students identifying as students of color.
Tree Of Life School is located in the Edison neighborhood and is among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for student diversity.
As a regular elementary and secondary school, Tree Of Life offers private education in a small–scale, urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tree Of Life School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tree Of Life School?
The application deadline for Tree Of Life School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tree Of Life School located?
Tree Of Life School is located in the Edison neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tree Of Life School is Kalamazoo Christian Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gagie School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bloomingdale Middle And High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 E Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-3910
9305.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
9306.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
9306.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
9306.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Paw Paw Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
9306.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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