Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 1,151
- Average Tuition: $6,423
- % Students of Color: 7%
- View Ada, MI School Trends
Ada Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 1,151
- Average Tuition: $6,423
- % Students of Color: 7%
- View Ada, MI School Trends
Top Ranked Ada Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 676-1289
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Gr: PK-1 | 88 students
Catholic
6477 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 455-4966
Ada, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)
3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,151
Students
+65.1% (+454 students) 10-yr
$6,423
Avg. Tuition
+2.1% (+$133) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-5.0% (-1 student) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
+133.3% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ada)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
1,151 Students
121,855 Students
% Students of Color
7%
18%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
690 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
60%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
408 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
35%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
55%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,423
$7,932
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Ada, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ada, MI include St. Patrick School and Ada Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ada?
3 private elementary schools are located in Ada.
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