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Zeeland Christian School

334 W Central Ave Zeeland, MI 49464
Tel: (616) 879-0301
www.zcs.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,475
  • Acceptance rate: 20%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • At Zeeland Christian, we have a passion for teaching and for helping young Christians grow.
  • All of our teachers meet or exceed state requirements, and they meet even higher standards: those they set for themselves.
  • Each teacher at Zeeland Christian School is dedicated not only to quality education, but also to helping children grow in Christ.
  • Each believes very strongly that developing relationships with students is the best way to lead them in their Christian walk and to encourage them to achieve academic excellence.
  • This philosophy permeates our approach to instruction impacting students from preschool age to those in eighth grade.
  • Our philosophy at Zeeland Christian demands that we do everything to the honor and glory of God, that we get to know students as completely as we possibly can, and that we provide an education that will prepare them for a life of kingdom service in this community or wherever our students live.
  • Our mission is to challenge the mind, nurture the spririt and encourage obedience to Jesus Christ.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,475
  • Acceptance rate: 20%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Zeeland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Christian Schools International (CSI)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation
Calvinist
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeZeeland Christian School
Pre-K239
Kind152
1100
284
382
4108
563
680
784
853
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Year Founded
1915
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Campus Size
10 acres

Student Body

Total Students
1,045 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
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Acceptance Rate
20%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zeeland Christian School cost?
Zeeland Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,475 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Zeeland Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Zeeland Christian School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Zeeland Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
What is Zeeland Christian School's ranking?
Zeeland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Zeeland Christian School?
The application deadline for Zeeland Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ottawa County, MI is $6,962 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ottawa County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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