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Grand Rapids, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Millbrook Christian School

Gr: K-6 | 329 students

Calvinist

3662 Poinsettia Ave Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49508

(616) 574-6000

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North Hills Classical Academy

Gr: NS-12 | 60 students

Specialized Curriculum (Christian)

2777 Knapp St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 365-0525

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Oakdale Christian School

Gr: K-6 | 259 students

Christian

1050 Fisk St Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 574-5700

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Pyramid Montessori

Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Montessori School

1118 Emerald Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 956-0466

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St. Alphonsus Elementary School

Gr: PK-8 | 204 students

Catholic

228 Carrier Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 454-4904

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St. Francis Xavier Elementary School

Gr: PK-8 | 146 students

Catholic

240 Brown Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 241-5474

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St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School

Gr: PK-8 | 116 students

Catholic

625 Spring Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 454-1236

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St. James Catholic School

Gr: PK-8 | 114 students

Catholic

750 1st Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 454-2567

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Sylvan Christian School

Gr: PK-6 | 403 students

Christian

1630 Griggs Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

(616) 574-6300

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Grand Rapids, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

-11.1% (-4 schools) 10-yr

8,306

Students

-7.2% (-647 students) 10-yr

$4,551

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

-5.9% (-1 student) 6-yr

15%

Students of Color

-16.7% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Total Schools
2025	32
2024	32
2023	32
2022	29
2021	31
2020	31
2019	32
2018	32
2017	33
2016	34
2015	36

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# Students

8,306 Students

121,463 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	292	189	199
2024	256	184	192
2023	225	181	193
2022	237	185	205
2021	240	182	201
2020	242	178	188
2019	230	173	193
2018	226	171	190
2017	212	174	199
2016	221	171	196
2015	249	165	183

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% Students of Color

15%

18%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	16%	18%	33%
2024	16%	18%	32%
2023	19%	19%	32%
2022	20%	19%	32%
2021	19%	19%	31%
2020	19%	19%	31%
2019	19%	18%	31%
2018	18%	17%	30%
2017	20%	19%	31%
2016	24%	20%	31%
2015	18%	19%	31%

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0.49

0.51

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	0.51	0.51	0.64
2024	0.46	0.51	0.64
2023	0.47	0.53	0.63
2022	0.46	0.52	0.62
2021	0.47	0.52	0.62
2020	0.49	0.52	0.62
2019	0.47	0.49	0.61
2018	0.47	0.49	0.60
2017	0.42	0.46	0.59
2016	0.45	0.46	0.59
2015	0.46	0.46	0.58

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# American Indian Students

15 Students

356 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

223 Students

3,497 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	3%	3%	5%
2024	3%	3%	5%
2023	2%	4%	5%
2022	4%	3%	5%
2021	4%	3%	5%
2020	3%	3%	5%
2019	3%	3%	4%
2018	3%	3%	4%
2017	3%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

383 Students

4,513 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	5%	4%	9%
2024	5%	4%	9%
2023	4%	3%	9%
2022	4%	4%	8%
2021	4%	4%	9%
2020	4%	4%	9%
2019	4%	4%	8%
2018	4%	3%	8%
2017	4%	3%	8%
2016	6%	3%	8%
2015	6%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

304 Students

5,612 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	3%	5%	8%
2024	4%	5%	8%
2023	4%	6%	8%
2022	4%	5%	7%
2021	4%	6%	8%
2020	4%	6%	8%
2019	5%	5%	8%
2018	5%	5%	8%
2017	4%	5%	7%
2016	6%	5%	8%
2015	5%	5%	8%

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# White Students

5,939 Students

82,779 Students

% White Students

68%

66%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	66%	66%	55%
2024	71%	66%	55%
2023	70%	65%	55%
2022	71%	66%	57%
2021	70%	66%	57%
2020	69%	66%	58%
2019	70%	68%	59%
2018	70%	69%	59%
2017	75%	71%	61%
2016	72%	71%	61%
2015	72%	71%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

21 Students

170 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

1,796 Students

27,653 Students

% of Others Students

21%

22%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	23%	22%	22%
2024	17%	22%	22%
2023	20%	22%	22%
2022	17%	22%	22%
2021	18%	21%	20%
2020	20%	21%	19%
2019	18%	20%	20%
2018	18%	20%	20%
2017	14%	18%	19%
2016	13%	18%	18%
2015	14%	18%	18%

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# Teachers

766 Teachers

9,719 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	15:1	13:1	11:1
2024	14:1	13:1	11:1
2023	15:1	14:1	11:1
2022	15:1	13:1	11:1
2021	16:1	13:1	11:1
2020	16:1	13:1	11:1
2019	16:1	13:1	11:1
2018	16:1	13:1	11:1
2017	16:1	14:1	11:1
2016	16:1	14:1	12:1
2015	16:1	14:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

57%

54%

Average Class Size

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

Year	Grand Rapids, MI Avg	Michigan (MI)	National
2025	16	16	16
2024	16	16	15
2023	16	16	15
2022	18	16	15
2021	18	16	15
2020	18	16	15
2019	17	16	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

11 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,551

$7,348

Average Summer Program Cost

$2,375

$458

Average % on Financial Aid

46%

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,575

$2,923

Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

94%

93%

Average Number of Extracurriculars

5 extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI?

The private elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI include West Side Christian School, All Saints Academy, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Grand Rapids?

31 private elementary schools are located in Grand Rapids.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Rapids?

88% of private elementary schools in Grand Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Which private elementary schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Grand Rapids include: Our Savior Lutheran School vs. ISJ Academy, ISJ Academy vs. Our Savior Lutheran School, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School vs. Holy Spirit School

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