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Big Rapids Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 280 students in Big Rapids, MI, 9% of all K-12 students in Big Rapids, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Big Rapids, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Big Rapids Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
927 Marion Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6731
(1)
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Map of St. Peters Lutheran School
St. Peters Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 W Bellevue St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
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Big Rapids, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
280
Students
$3,003
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Big Rapids)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
280 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
5%
19%
0.47
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
187 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
67%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,003
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Big Rapids, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Big Rapids, MI include St. Peters Lutheran School and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Big Rapids?
2 private schools are located in Big Rapids.
What percentage of students in Big Rapids go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Big Rapids are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Big Rapids?
100% of private schools in Big Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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