The Potter’s House is a private Christian school located on two campuses in the Urbandale neighborhood of Wyoming, Michigan. The elementary and middle schools reside at 810 Van Raalte Drive SW, while the high school campus is located at 2465 28th Street.
Founded in 1981, twelve elementary-age students and two volunteer teachers constituted the first Potter’s House class, and operated in the basement of the nearby Grandville Avenue Christian Reformed Church. The middle school program followed a decade later in 1992, and in 1998, their college-preparatory high school began conducting classes.
After purchasing the former Southwest Christian School building adjacent to the church, The Potter’s House continued to grow. There are currently 620 students enrolled in the school, including students in preschool through twelfth grade.
The school’s preschool is limited to eighteen students per class, allowing a high level of interaction between students and teachers. This program is Star-rated by Great Start to Readiness by the state of Michigan.
Students at The Potter’s House are provided with a rigorous core curriculum and additional supplements in creative arts, Spanish, music and technology. Middle and high school students also participate in the school’s one-to-one Chromebook use policy, allowing them to have technology available to them at all times.
Standardized testing is utilized two to three times per year in order to evaluate the educational needs of students at The Potter's House. Ninety-five percent of high school students at The Potter’s House go on to pursue a college education.
Potters House School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
810 Van Raalte Dr SW,
Grand Rapids, MI
396
Students
B
School Details
Head of School
Mr. John Booy
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average GPA
3.55
Annual Tuition
$8,600
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
39.2%
Hispanic
28.5%
Black
26.9%
Asian
4.4%
Native American
1%
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What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
6 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Nursing
4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
4 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
2 Students
Education
2 Students
English
2 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
2 Students
Engineering Mechanics
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/11/2023
In the Potter's House you will find elements of Cultural Marxism being taught. (Sad, but true) It didn't start out that way, but now I'm seeing teachers introduce ideas like systemic racism, etc. So if you're leaving public school for that reason, there's no point in enrolling your child here, because you'll find the same thing. Only you'll be paying for it.
4/7/2016
The teachers work hard and are involed with their students lives. They are available when needed and approachable.
4/7/2016
It is not the greatest nor worst. I just play volleyball. But there are opportunities to become in involved in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2018
This school has positive effects on students in every thing
6/13/2014
My husband and I transfered my daugther to Potter's House after 5 years of attending another local private school, with some reluctance. My daughter has learned so much in her first year! Not only does Potter's House have a strong acedmic program, their principles of Christ Centered Education is evi...
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About Urbandale
List Price Range
$119K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$234,869
Median Lot Size
5,880 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Household Income
$59,088
% of College Grads
15.4%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
848 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,255 - $1,785 per month
- The Highlands Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 429+ Sq Ft
- 510 College Ave
- Grand Rapids, MI
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- Fishing
Jackson Park
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- Tennis
Wyoming Dog Park
- Dog Park
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