Grand Rapids Christian School–Iroquois in Grand Rapids, MI, serves 595 students in grades PK through 4 within a city–based community in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood.
The school operates under a Calvinist orientation with other religious affiliation and was founded in 1905.
Tuition for the PK–4 program is $10,800 annually, with an average student–teacher ratio of 19 to 1 supported by 31 teachers.
The student body reflects racial and ethnic diversity, with approximately 27% students of color enrolled.
Among private schools in Michigan, Grand Rapids Christian School–Iroquois ranks in the top 20% for both student body size and school history based on its founding year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
595 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois cost?
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois's tuition is approximately $10,800 for private students.
What is Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois's ranking?
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois?
The application deadline for Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois located?
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois is located in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in Ottawa Hills.
School Calendar
View the Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
HS First Day of School
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
K-4 First Day Of School (Dismissal at 12:10am)
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
K-8 First Day of School (1/2 Day)
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day MWF Preschool
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Preschool First Day of School (M/W/F)
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois is Grand Rapids Christian High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grand Rapids Christian (0.0 miles away)
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Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
- miles
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen School ![St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.]( "St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.")
(Catholic)
740 Gladstone Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
Eastminster Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School ![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.")
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Christian High School ![Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo]( "Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo")
(Christian)
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
- miles
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen School ![St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.]( "St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.")
(Catholic)
740 Gladstone Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School ![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.")
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Special Education School (Catholic)
1429 Wilcox Park Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-4228
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-4228
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
- miles
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen School ![St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.]( "St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.")
(Catholic)
740 Gladstone Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 243-8998
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
Eastminster Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School ![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.")
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
9350.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
9350.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
9350.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
9350.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
9350.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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