Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Springfield Christian Academy
About the School
- Children's Ark Childcare is a Ministry of Springfield Christian Academy.
- The academy, a ministry of Dixie Baptist Church, was founded in 1972.
- Dr. Paul S. Vanaman opened SCA as a Christian day school that would prepare students for college so that those young people would grow to server the Lord Jesus Christ.
- With the Bible as our standard, our goal is to develop young men and women mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually by providing the highest academic athletic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Springfield Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Springfield Christian Academy often compared to?
Springfield Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Divine Grace Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Springfield Christian Academy's ranking?
Springfield Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Springfield Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Springfield Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Springfield Christian Academy is Everest Collegiate High School & Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Clarkston (3.0 miles away)
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Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 452 students
Catholic
9040 Hutchins St
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 452 students
Catholic
9040 Hutchins St
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3240
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3000 S Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-1131
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9125 Highland Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-3471
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4680 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
9407.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
9407.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
9408.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
9408.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
9408.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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