Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School in Dowagiac, MI, serves 8 students in grades 2–8 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and provides a regular elementary program.
The student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is one of several private K–8 options in Dowagiac and nearby areas.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School?
The application deadline for Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School is Calvary Bible Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Christian School (10.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Bible Academy
(Baptist)
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
1.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
9.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Bible Academy
(Baptist)
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
1.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
13.7 miles
Gr: K-12
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
16.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Bible Academy
(Baptist)
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
1.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
9.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Village Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
409 W Mars St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
11.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 6
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9123 George Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
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Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
17.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2027 Brown School Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
9265.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 El Dorado Dr
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
9265.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5771 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
9265.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1459 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
9266.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
9266.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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