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Byron Center Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,081 students in Byron Center, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools in Byron Center, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Byron Center Private High Schools (2026)

South Christian High School Photo
South Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Calvinist
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
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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, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,081
Students
+283.3% (+799 students) 10-yr
$7,760
Avg. Tuition
-12.3% (-$1,090) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+38.5% (+5 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-40.0% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+55.6% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Byron Center)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
240 Schools
# Students
1,081 Students
59,784 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025541263253
2024508248245
2023501250247
2022479254257
2021479250249
2020479244235
2019443233242
2018282231238
2017282234246
2016282231241
2015282217220
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% Students of Color
3%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%18%32%
20243%18%31%
20233%18%31%
20223%20%30%
20213%20%30%
20203%20%29%
20194%18%29%
20184%16%28%
20175%22%30%
20165%21%30%
20155%21%30%
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0.09
0.42

Diversity Score Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.090.430.61
20240.090.410.60
20230.090.410.60
20220.100.420.58
20210.100.420.57
20200.100.430.57
20190.300.400.56
20180.520.390.55
20170.520.400.54
20160.520.400.54
20150.520.410.53
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# American Indian Students
22 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%3%5%
20182%4%5%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,050 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
96%
75%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202596%75%59%
202496%76%60%
202396%76%60%
202295%75%62%
202195%75%63%
202095%75%64%
201983%76%64%
201846%77%65%
201746%77%66%
201646%77%66%
201546%76%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
16 Students
6,932 Students
% of Others Students
1%
11%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%12%17%
20241%10%15%
20231%8%16%
20222%10%16%
20212%10%15%
20202%10%14%
201914%10%14%
201852%9%13%
201752%10%14%
201652%9%13%
201552%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
5,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514:111:110:1
202414:111:110:1
202316:111:110:1
202215:111:110:1
202115:111:110:1
202015:111:110:1
201913:111:110:1
20189:111:110:1
20179:112:110:1
20169:112:110:1
20159:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
58%

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

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

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025181714
2024181714
2023191714
2022191714
2021191714
2020191614
2019191614
2018131614
2017131614
2016131614
2015131614
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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
2025111213
2024111112
2023111112
202291012
202191012
202091012
201991011
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Average SAT score
1124
(Out of 1600)
1210

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025112412091233
2024112412091231
2023111912071229
2022115112081230
2021115112081230
2020115112091227
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
2020242526
2019242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,760
$13,825

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$7,453$13,905$17,997
2024$13,170$13,200$17,011
2023$12,570$11,960$16,191
2022$9,100$11,282$15,821
2021$9,100$10,825$15,331
2020$9,100$10,332$15,046
2019$8,850$10,901$14,791
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202525%38%38%
202425%38%37%
202325%36%36%
202225%37%36%
202125%37%36%
202025%37%35%
201925%36%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,119

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearByron Center, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,000$3,986$9,714
2024$1,000$4,819$9,498
2023$1,000$4,637$8,890
2022$1,000$4,574$8,717
2021$1,000$3,174$8,472
2020$1,000$3,446$8,370
2019$1,000$3,586$7,924
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.66 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Byron Center, MI?
The top ranked private high schools in Byron Center, MI include Zion Christian School and South Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in Byron Center?
2 private high schools are located in Byron Center.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Byron Center?
100% of private high schools in Byron Center are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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