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Big Rapids Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 89%.
100% of private preschools 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 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 (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
589 Schools
# Students
280 Students
103,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025140198191
2024140191187
2023140186185
2022152186188
2021152183184
2020152181179
2019142179182
2018142175181
2017130172183
2016130170181
2015130167173
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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%32%
20245%18%32%
20236%19%32%
20225%19%31%
20215%19%32%
20205%20%31%
20195%19%31%
20185%18%30%
20175%20%31%
20165%21%31%
20155%20%31%
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0.47
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.470.560.65
20240.470.560.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.500.550.64
20210.500.560.64
20200.500.560.64
20190.480.530.64
20180.480.540.64
20170.500.510.62
20160.500.520.62
20150.500.510.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20233%3%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
4 Students
4,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%5%6%
20221%5%6%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%7%
20191%5%6%
20181%5%6%
20172%5%6%
20162%5%6%
20152%4%6%
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# White Students
187 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
67%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202567%60%48%
202467%60%48%
202356%59%48%
202261%60%50%
202161%60%50%
202061%60%51%
201965%63%52%
201865%63%52%
201762%66%54%
201662%65%54%
201562%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
30,555 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%30%34%
202430%30%33%
202340%30%33%
202236%29%31%
202136%29%31%
202036%28%31%
201932%27%30%
201832%27%30%
201735%24%30%
201635%25%29%
201535%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

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

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151716
2024151716
2023151716
2022151716
2021151716
2020151716
2019151716
2018151716
2017151616
2016151616
2015151616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,003
$8,985

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$3,003$9,189$12,988
2024$3,003$6,308$10,159
2023$3,003$6,051$9,500
2022$3,003$5,243$8,989
2021$3,003$5,223$8,661
2020$3,003$4,962$8,383
2019$3,003$4,938$8,266
2018$3,003$4,775$7,888
2017$3,003$5,087$7,628
2016$3,003$4,951$7,230
2015$3,003$4,985$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202553%26%31%
202453%25%30%
202353%26%30%
202253%25%29%
202153%26%29%
202053%27%29%
201953%26%28%
201853%24%27%
201753%24%26%
201653%25%25%
201553%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,390

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,500$2,422$4,864
2024$1,500$2,422$4,788
2023$1,500$2,295$4,663
2022$1,500$1,954$4,366
2021$1,500$1,893$4,213
2020$1,500$1,852$4,101
2019$1,500$1,853$3,985
2018$1,500$1,765$3,694
2017$1,500$1,729$3,658
2016$1,500$1,721$3,429
2015$1,500$1,616$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Rapids, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%89%83%
202499%94%88%
202399%94%88%
202299%95%88%
202199%95%88%
202099%95%88%
201999%95%88%
201899%95%88%
201799%95%88%
201699%95%88%
201599%95%88%
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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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