Tri-City Seventh-day Adventist School is a co-educational that offers small class size with individualized education.
We are located in Saginaw County, between Saginaw, Bay City and Midland and are sponsored by three area Seventh-day Adventist Churches.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,800
- Average class size: 2 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tri-city Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
2 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is collectd for ten months at $280.00 per month. Discounts are available. See Website tuition page.
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tri-city Sda School cost?
Tri-city Sda School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.
What is Tri-city Sda School's ranking?
Tri-city Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Tri-city Sda School?
The application deadline for Tri-city Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tri-city Sda School is Valley Lutheran High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grace Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Lutheran High School ![Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!]( "Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
1664 Amelith Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Lutheran High School ![Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!]( "Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy ![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy \"NMA\" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.")
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
4.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Tuition listed
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
1664 Amelith Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 35 students
Gethsemane Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Peace Lutheran School ![Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603]( "Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3161 Lawndale Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
1664 Amelith Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 35 students
Peace Lutheran School ![Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603]( "Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3161 Lawndale Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9448.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9448.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
9448.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Meridian Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
9449.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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