For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 203 students in 49508, MI (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,473 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 49508, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in 49508, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
Private Schools in 49508, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mark Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1934 52nd Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 281-7892
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 281-7892
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1934 52nd Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 855-6518
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 855-6518
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
49508, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Millbrook Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Calvinist)
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Gr: K-6 | 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 49508, MI?
2 private schools are located in 49508, MI.
What percentage of students in 49508 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 49508 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 49508?
100% of private schools in 49508 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
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