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Byron Center Private Schools (2026-27)

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 88%.
83% of private schools in Byron Center, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Byron Center Private Schools (2026-27)

South Christian High School Photo
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 Photo
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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Map of Zion Christian School
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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+100.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,822
Students
+105.2% (+934 students) 10-yr
$6,367
Avg. Tuition
+19.8% (+$1,054) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+5.6% (+1 student) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Byron Center)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
893 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearByron Center, MI Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20225
20216
20206
20194
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,822 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025363180179
2024357174172
2023409174174
2022395178185
2021332176180
2020332172171
2019363168175
2018283166172
2017296170180
2016296167178
2015296162167
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20224%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20174%20%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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0.26
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.260.520.65
20240.270.520.65
20230.240.530.65
20220.210.520.64
20210.220.520.64
20200.220.530.64
20190.300.500.63
20180.450.500.63
20170.440.470.61
20160.440.480.61
20150.440.470.61
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# American Indian Students
23 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
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# White Students
1,580 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
85%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202585%65%52%
202484%66%52%
202387%65%52%
202288%65%54%
202188%65%54%
202088%65%54%
201982%67%56%
201870%67%56%
201770%70%58%
201670%70%58%
201570%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
180 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
205 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
11%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511%23%26%
202412%22%26%
202310%23%25%
20228%23%25%
20219%23%25%
20209%22%24%
201914%21%24%
201827%21%23%
201728%19%22%
201628%19%22%
201528%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
124 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202574%56%55%
202474%56%54%
202374%57%54%
202273%57%54%
202173%58%54%
202073%58%54%
201973%58%53%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025191715
2024191715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201615
2018181615
2017181615
2016181615
2015181615
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025111113
2024111112
2023111011
202291011
202191011
202091011
201991011
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Average SAT score
1065
(Out of 1600)
1209

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025112412091233
2024112412091230
2023111912071228
2022115112081229
2021115112081229
2020115112091226
2019115112191226
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025272526
2024272526
2023262526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,367
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$6,739$10,340$15,012
2024$9,242$8,241$13,254
2023$8,942$7,920$12,626
2022$7,207$7,446$12,187
2021$7,207$7,244$11,800
2020$7,207$6,941$11,512
2019$7,082$7,136$11,293
2018$5,313$7,057$11,017
2017$5,313$6,868$10,708
2016$5,313$6,652$10,356
2015$5,313$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202525%32%34%
202425%32%34%
202325%31%34%
202225%31%33%
202125%31%33%
202025%31%32%
201925%30%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,000$2,932$7,073
2024$1,000$3,338$6,930
2023$1,000$3,230$6,469
2022$1,000$3,126$6,289
2021$1,000$2,408$6,055
2020$1,000$2,391$5,921
2019$1,000$2,478$5,795
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
88%
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 South Christian High School, Byron Center Christian School, and St. Marys Catholic Schools.
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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