Top 10 Best Grand Rapids Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 42 private schools serving 8,996 students in Grand Rapids, MI (there are 141 public schools, serving 50,518 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Grand Rapids, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
The best top ranked private schools in Grand Rapids, MI include St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Legacy Christian School and Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $6,894, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,096.
81% of private schools in Grand Rapids, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Grand Rapids Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Covenant Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1401 Ferndale Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-5048
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 746 students
Grand Rapids Christian High School
Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-2772
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Special Education School
(3)
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
67 68th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-3860
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Grades: NS-8
| 265 students
St. Paul The Apostle School
St. Paul The Apostle School Photo - Non-Covid flexible seating options
(Catholic)
(3)
2750 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-1690
Grades: NS-8
| 260 students
1429 Wilcox Park Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-4228
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
West Catholic High School
West Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
West Side Christian School
(Calvinist)
(3)
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
All Saints Academy Lower Campus
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Grades: PK-2
| students
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
(Catholic)
1110 4 Mile RD NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-7725
Grades: 5-8
| 103 students
Barnstable Academy
72 Monroe Center St Nw Ste B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
Eastminster Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Woodward Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 247-0433
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Eastside Christian School
(Calvinist)
2792 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-2939
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Fusion Global Academy
72 Monroe Center St. NW, Suite B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(888) 342-1861
Grades: 6-12
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1544 Macnider Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 954-7550
Grades: NS-K
| students
Grand Rapids Beltline KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2571 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-8740
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Grand Rapids Hebrew Academy
Grand Rapids Hebrew Academy Photo
(Jewish)
2615 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 957-0770
Grades: 1-2
| 8 students
1545 Wilson Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 452-9717
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Isj Academy Pk-8
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Islamic School Of Grand Rapids
(Islamic)
3972 Rowland Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 301-0110
Grades: PK-1
| 16 students
Living Stones Academy
(Christian)
1415 Lyon St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 803-9654
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Messiah Lutheran Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2727 Five Mile Road Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-2553
Grades: NS
| 89 students
NorthPointe Christian Schools
NorthPointe Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
3101 Leonard Street, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0350
Grades: PK-12
| students
Northpointe Elementary & Preschool
(Baptist)
540 Russwood Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-4869
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1916 Ridgewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 949-0710
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Plymouth Christian High School
(Christian)
965 Plymouth Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-9481
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
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Grand Rapids, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
North Hills Classical Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2777 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-0525
Grades: NS-12
| 60 students
1050 Fisk St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 574-5700
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
228 Carrier Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-4904
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-5474
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
625 Spring Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1236
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
750 1st Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 454-2567
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
1630 Griggs Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
How many private schools are located in Grand Rapids, MI?
42 private schools are located in Grand Rapids, MI.
How much do private schools cost in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average tuition cost is $6,894, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,096.
How diverse are private schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
Grand Rapids, MI private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Grand Rapids, MI go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Grand Rapids, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Rapids, MI?
81% of private schools in Grand Rapids, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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