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Big Rapids Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 280 students in Big Rapids, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Big Rapids, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Big Rapids Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
280
Students
+7.7% (+20 students) 10-yr
$3,003
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Big Rapids)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
280 Students
121,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025140189199
2024140184192
2023140181193
2022152185205
2021152182201
2020152178188
2019142173193
2018142171190
2017130174199
2016130171196
2015130165183
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% Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%18%33%
20245%18%32%
20236%19%32%
20225%19%32%
20215%19%31%
20205%19%31%
20195%18%31%
20185%17%30%
20175%19%31%
20165%20%31%
20155%19%31%
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0.47
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.470.510.64
20240.470.510.64
20230.530.530.63
20220.500.520.62
20210.500.520.62
20200.500.520.62
20190.480.490.61
20180.480.490.60
20170.500.460.59
20160.500.460.59
20150.500.460.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20233%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
187 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
67%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202567%66%55%
202467%66%55%
202356%65%55%
202261%66%57%
202161%66%57%
202061%66%58%
201965%68%59%
201865%69%59%
201762%71%61%
201662%71%61%
201562%71%61%
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# 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
83 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
30%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%22%22%
202430%22%22%
202340%22%22%
202236%22%22%
202136%21%20%
202036%21%19%
201932%20%20%
201832%20%20%
201735%18%19%
201635%18%18%
201535%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202320:114:111:1
202222:113:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:111:1
201924:113:111:1
201824:113:111:1
201719:114:111:1
201619:114:112:1
201519:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151616
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,003
$7,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$3,003$9,545$14,043
2024$3,003$6,996$12,357
2023$3,003$6,860$11,693
2022$3,003$6,330$11,199
2021$3,003$6,143$10,824
2020$3,003$5,764$10,496
2019$3,003$5,961$10,300
2018$3,003$5,857$10,056
2017$3,003$5,572$9,712
2016$3,003$5,477$9,307
2015$3,003$5,460$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202553%30%34%
202453%29%33%
202353%29%33%
202253%28%32%
202153%29%32%
202053%29%31%
201953%28%30%
201853%27%29%
201753%27%29%
201653%27%28%
201553%28%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,550

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,500$2,569$6,227
2024$1,500$2,557$6,113
2023$1,500$2,545$5,785
2022$1,500$2,381$5,514
2021$1,500$2,351$5,269
2020$1,500$2,367$5,141
2019$1,500$2,267$5,007
2018$1,500$2,151$4,752
2017$1,500$2,130$4,582
2016$1,500$2,193$4,396
2015$1,500$2,129$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%88%81%
202499%93%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%86%
202099%94%86%
201999%94%85%
201899%93%85%
201799%93%86%
201699%93%85%
201599%92%86%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Big Rapids, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Big Rapids, MI include St. Mary Catholic School and St. Peters Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Big Rapids?
2 private elementary schools are located in Big Rapids.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Big Rapids?
100% of private elementary schools in Big Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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