Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
South Side Christian School
About the School
- 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–teacher 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–educational elementary program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
South Side Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Courtney Lampen
Application URL
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
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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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Calvinist
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students
Christian
623 W 40th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Calvinist
950 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 298-9309
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Christian
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students
Sports: 15
Christian
5900 48th Avenue
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1820
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
850 Ottawa Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3205
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students
Christian
623 W 40th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-3505
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Plasman Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-4494
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Century Ln
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 546-5000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10240 Adams St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 748-9932
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
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(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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The average acceptance rate in Ottawa County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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