ISJ Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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ISJ Academy

5.00 (1 review)

2066 Oakwood Ave Ne Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Tel: (616) 363-0505

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 81 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 81 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

ISJ Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	ISJ Academy
Pre-K	18
Kind	10
1	6
2	6
3	6
4	4
5	13
6	3
7	9
8	6

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Year Founded

1859

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

81 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

School Mascot

Falcons

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Drama Club

School Notes

ISJ Academy offers an outstanding tradition of developing Christ-centered students for life and eternity while being a high quality, low-cost option in the West Michigan area. ISJ Academy under the guidance of the Holy Scriptures and the doctrinal confessions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is dedicated to continuing the day school ministry sponsored by our two congregations.
Founded on the principle that all knowledge begins in reverence to the Lord, and in keeping with the realization that we are saved to serve in His Kingdom.
ISJ seeks to develop the talents and abilities of its students with a quality education while nurturing their faith and willingness to lead others into the family of Christ.

ISJ Academy offers an outstanding tradition of developing Christ-centered students for life and eternity while being a high quality, low-cost option in the West Michigan area. ISJ Academy under the guidance of the Holy Scriptures and the doctrinal confessions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is dedicated to continuing the day school ministry sponsored by our two congregations. Founded on the principle that all knowledge begins in reverence to the Lord, and in keeping with the realization that we are saved to serve in His Kingdom. ISJ seeks to develop the talents and abilities of its students with a quality education while nurturing their faith and willingness to lead others into the family of Christ. Our Preschool program and grades Kindergarten through 6th grade are taught at the St. James building on Oakwood NE near Knapp St. in the Riverside neighborhood.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are ISJ Academy often compared to?

ISJ Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Our Savior Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What sports does ISJ Academy offer?

ISJ Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is ISJ Academy's ranking?

ISJ Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for ISJ Academy?

The application deadline for ISJ Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is ISJ Academy located?

ISJ Academy is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in Creston.

School Reviews

5 9/3/2014

We have been an ISJ family for 10 years. The staff and families are like our own family. The small class sizes allow for my children to have personal attention both academically and spiritually. And thanks to the two sponsoring churches, the tuition is so affordable when compared to any other area private school.

- Posted by Parent - melis

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The average private school tuition in Grand Rapids, MI is $8,909 for elementary schools and $11,118 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Grand Rapids, MI is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).