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Westside Connection Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,262 students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked private schools in Westside Connection include West Side Christian School, Holy Spirit School, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Westside Connection are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Westside Connection Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
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Map of Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
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Map of West Side Christian School
West Side Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students
Christian
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI include West Side Christian School, Holy Spirit School, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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