Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,475
- Acceptance rate: 20%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Zeeland Christian School
About the School
- At Zeeland Christian, we have a passion for teaching and for helping young Christians grow.
- All of our teachers meet or exceed state requirements, and they meet even higher standards: those they set for themselves.
- Each teacher at Zeeland Christian School is dedicated not only to quality education, but also to helping children grow in Christ.
- Each believes very strongly that developing relationships with students is the best way to lead them in their Christian walk and to encourage them to achieve academic excellence.
- This philosophy permeates our approach to instruction impacting students from preschool age to those in eighth grade.
- Our philosophy at Zeeland Christian demands that we do everything to the honor and glory of God, that we get to know students as completely as we possibly can, and that we provide an education that will prepare them for a life of kingdom service in this community or wherever our students live.
- Our mission is to challenge the mind, nurture the spririt and encourage obedience to Jesus Christ.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,475
- Acceptance rate: 20%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Zeeland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,045 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
20%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zeeland Christian School cost?
Zeeland Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,475 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Zeeland Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Zeeland Christian School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Zeeland Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
What is Zeeland Christian School's ranking?
Zeeland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Zeeland Christian School?
The application deadline for Zeeland Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Zeeland Christian School is Holland Adventist Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning Tree Montessori (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1305 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-0291
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10240 Adams St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
12100 Quincy St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-2300
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Christian
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Calvinist
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students
Sports: 15
Christian
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
12100 Quincy St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-2300
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students
Christian
913 Pine Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3632
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1305 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-0291
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10240 Adams St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
12100 Quincy St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-2300
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Century Ln
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
9334.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
9335.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
9335.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Wisconsin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
9335.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
9335.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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The average acceptance rate in Ottawa County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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