First Assembly Christian School in Portage, MI serves 177 students across kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community.
The co–ed private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 17 teaching staff.
The school is affiliated with the Assembly of God and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
Approximately 15% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
First Assembly Christian School provides a full K–12 program in Portage, Michigan, with tuition rates and enrollment reflecting a mid–sized private school setting.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Assembly Christian School?
The application deadline for First Assembly Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Assembly Christian School is Hackett Catholic Prep (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Monica School (1.3 miles away)
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Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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