Bills Lake Baptist Academy in Newaygo, MI, serves 15 students in kindergarten through 11th grade within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 4 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Affiliated with the Baptist denomination, the academy is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Bills Lake Baptist Academy offers a co鈥揺ducational program focused on regular elementary and secondary education.
Located near other private schools such as Grant Christian School and Algoma Christian School, it provides an alternative small enrollment option in rural Newaygo.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bills Lake Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Bills Lake Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Bills Lake Baptist Academy is Algoma Christian School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grant Christian School (6.2 miles away)
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(231) 834-8445
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
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Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
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(231) 354-6972
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
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(231) 924-2740
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(231) 924-2740
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(616) 696-1021
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(616) 696-1021
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14471 Sparta Ave
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(616) 678-7480
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
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(Baptist)
4931 N Bailey Road
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(231) 354-6972
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
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(989) 352-7719
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(989) 352-7719
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(231) 796-6684
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(616) 233-5900
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Miles
Quick Facts
12931 Poplar Ave
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
Cowden Lake Bible Academy
(Baptist)
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Fremont Christian School
(Christian)
208 Hillcrest Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Cedar Christian Academy
(Methodist)
361 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1021
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1021
15 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
12931 Poplar Ave
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(231) 834-8445
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-8445
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
Cowden Lake Bible Academy
(Baptist)
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Fremont Christian School
(Christian)
208 Hillcrest Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2740
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
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(616) 866-2427
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(616) 866-2427
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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