For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,752 students in 49315, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,480 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in 49315, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 49315, MI include South Christian High School, St. Mary's Visitation School, and Byron Center Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked 49315 Michigan Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's Visitation School![St. Mary's Visitation School Photo St. Mary's Visitation School Photo]()

(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
South Christian High School![South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action. South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.]()

(Calvinist)
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Marys Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Tuition listed
Zion Christian School
(Christian)
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Byron Center KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6525 Byron Center Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 534-9380
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 534-9380
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 49315, MI?
The top ranked private schools in 49315, MI include South Christian High School, St. Mary's Visitation School, and Byron Center Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 49315?
6 private schools are located in 49315.
How diverse are private schools in 49315?
49315 private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in 49315 go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in 49315 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
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