Zion Christian School

Zion Christian School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
7555 Byron Center Ave SW,  Byron Center, MI
3.9
2.8
315 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Todd Hoekstra
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Annual Tuition
$8,050

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
20
Part Time Teachers
18
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
70%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
98%
Two or more races
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University 39 Students
Cornerstone University 33 Students
Davenport University 27 Students
Calvin University 23 Students
Michigan State University 21 Students
Grand Rapids Community College 18 Students
Hope College 18 Students
Western Michigan University 14 Students
Ferris State University 11 Students
Spring Arbor University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Business 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Finance 4 Students
Architecture 3 Students
Civil Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 24 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/6/2024
Zion Christian high school is around one hundred kids in the high school. There is only hot lunch on Friday's. This year they have added a wood working shop class. They do not have any AP classes you can take. I would have really liked to take AP classes to help me get some college requirements taking care of. I wish they had more athletic teams available to join. They only have four boys and four girls girls teams available to join.
5.0 Parent
3/2/2022
Zion is a Christian school is a K-12 school that has a biblical focus and foundation. Faith is integrated into all learning and activities. It is a smaller school, but that is one of the perks it allows for a greater sense of community and family. It is also academically challenging and prepares students well for college.
2.0 Senior
10/19/2020
This school is small and doesnt know where to put their money. You want good computers that dont freeze up on you? Nah we are just going to put our money for worthless sports we arent even good at. I dont even know how this got a C+ diversity. Its pretty much an all white school. Some of the teachers it felt like they pretty much pulled off the streets. Most were nice I give them that. This school does good in academic wise versus a public school. The cafeteria food was basically byron center high school elementary food. I remember because my friend from there told me.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
5.0 other
1/28/2025
As a graduate of this school I can PERSONALLY attest to the strong academics. We were held to a higher standard and these negative reviews are dismissive of the true purpose of education. They are based on diversity, being “socially accepted” or being offended. Every school has standards. It’s a CHR...
5.0 parent
12/10/2024
I appreciate the education and support my students receive at the school. It is evident that the teachers care for each student. I also love that K-12 is all on one campus. It allows the older students to help with younger students, and everyone is part of one caring community. It is nice to know ev...
1.0 other
6/2/2023
Simply put, I am very disappointed in Zion Christian.As an avid reader, a devoted student of history, and a Hillsdale College alumnus, I can say with certainty that much of the history being taught at Zion, particularly at the high school level, amounts to distortion, bias, and personal opinion rath...
1.0 student
4/30/2021
It is fairly good overall academically. The biggest problem is if you differ from the teachers in political/religious ideas there is a good chance you won't be accepted at Zion. They are borderline overlooking the pandemic by 1. not wearing or enforcing masks 2. mock people who wear masks.

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Zion Christian School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 7555 Byron Center Ave SW in Byron Center, in the Byron Center neighborhood. Annual tuition is $8,050. The school has a total enrollment of 315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Zion Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average GPA is 3.69. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $543,972. Discover additional schools in the area, like Byron Center High School, Byron Center Charter School, Hope Academy of West Michigan, and more. Learn more about what Byron Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zion Christian School.

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