As a parent you want the best for your child.
So do we.We believe the best education results when Christ is the center of all we do, the Bible is our foundation, and students learn through a whole child approachnurturing their growth spiritually, academically, physically and socially.
We offer strong academics, outdoor education, music, service opportunities, social instruction, and recreation.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Yearly Tuition: $300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grayling Adventist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
The school enlists the support and cooperation of the home in upholding Christian standards of modest appearance. Clothing, cosmetics, and hairstyle should be clean, neat, healthful, modest, natural appearing, and appropriate to the classroom atmosphere.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is monthly during the months school is in session.
Admissions Director
Rachel Jameson
Admissions Associate
Joyce Tschetter
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Pathfinders
Arts and Music Programs:
Chimes, Strings--very small program
Pathfinders
Arts and Music Programs:
Chimes, Strings--very small program
School Notes
- Grayling Seventh-day Adventist School's mission is to lead students into a personal relationship with Christ and an intimate knowledge of His word. Children in this school will be directed towards a life of service through the "harmonious development of the physical, the mental and the spiritual powers" (Education, p. 13). School experiences will be designed to lead children to a desire for service within the church as well as the local and global communities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grayling Adventist Elementary School cost?
Grayling Adventist Elementary School's tuition is approximately $300 for private students.
What is Grayling Adventist Elementary School's ranking?
Grayling Adventist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Grayling Adventist Elementary School?
The application deadline for Grayling Adventist Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grayling Adventist Elementary School is Immanuel Christian School (11.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Catholic School (24.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Immanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: K-11 | 29 students 11.5 miles 2794 W Maplehurst Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4363
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4363
11.5
K-11
29
Grades: PK-8 | 87 students 24.9 miles 1039 W Houghton Lake Dr
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5592
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5592
24.9
PK-8
87
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: K-12 | 62 students 26.1 miles 232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
26.1
K-12
62
Grades: PK-6 | 141 students 26.1 miles 1377 M-32
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
26.1
PK-6
141
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 225 students 26.1 miles 321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
26.1
K-6
225
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