South Side Christian School in Holland, MI serves 179 students from preschool through 2nd grade in a small city community setting.
Founded in 1901, the school operates with a Christian religious affiliation and is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 32 teachers, supporting small class sizes for early education.
Student diversity includes an 8.7% representation of students of color.
South Side Christian School enforces a casual dress code for its co鈥揺ducational elementary program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
South Side Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Courtney Lampen
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Christian School's ranking?
South Side Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for South Side Christian School?
The application deadline for South Side Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to South Side Christian School is Holland Christian High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holland Christian Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Holland Christian Middle School
(Christian)
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pine Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
623 W 40th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Adventist Academy ![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]( "Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Libertas Christian School ![Libertas Christian School Photo]( "Libertas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
13.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Sports: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland Christian Middle School
(Christian)
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pine Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
623 W 40th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students
Calvary Schools Of Holland
(Christian)
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland Adventist Academy ![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]( "Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary Christian
(Christian)
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
500 Century Ln
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Holland Heights KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
10240 Adams St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1394 Adams St
Glenn, MI 49416
(269) 512-7970
Glenn, MI 49416
(269) 512-7970
9330.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(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
9332 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
9332.4 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
9332.4 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
9332.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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