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Byron Center Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,822 students in Byron Center, MI, 25% of all K-12 students in Byron Center, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
83% of private schools in Byron Center, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Byron Center Private Schools (2026-27)

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South Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Calvinist
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
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Byron Center Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
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St. Mary's Visitation School
Gr: PK-7 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2455 146th Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
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St. Marys Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Catholic
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
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Zion Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
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Byron Center KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6525 Byron Center Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 534-9380
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Byron Center, MI Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,822
Students
$6,367
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Byron Center)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,822 Students
146,048 Students
% Students of Color
4%
19%
0.26
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
23 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,580 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
85%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
205 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
11%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
124 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1065
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,367
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Byron Center, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Byron Center, MI include Byron Center Christian School, Zion Christian School, and South Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Byron Center?
6 private schools are located in Byron Center.
How diverse are private schools in Byron Center?
Byron Center private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Byron Center go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Byron Center are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Byron Center?
83% of private schools in Byron Center are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Catholic).

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