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Big Rapids Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 280 students in Big Rapids, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private preschools 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 Preschools (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
591 Schools
# Students
280 Students
103,393 Students
% Students of Color
5%
19%
0.47
0.55
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,771 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,147 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,212 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
187 Students
62,021 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
113 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
30,519 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,633 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,003
$7,697
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,919
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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