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Ionia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 136 students in Ionia, MI, 5% of all K-12 students in Ionia, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Ionia, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ionia Private Schools (2026)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
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Map of Ionia Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Ionia Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
721 Elmwood Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 841-6018
(1)
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Ionia, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ionia Nazarene Christian School
Ionia Nazarene Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Church of the Nazarene
83 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-9350
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Ionia, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
136
Students
-18.1% (-30 students) 10-yr
$2,950
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
-10.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ionia)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
136 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202568180179
202450174172
202344174174
202247178185
202147176180
202047172171
201957168175
201857166172
201755170180
201655167178
201555162167
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% Students of Color
9%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%19%34%
20249%19%34%
202311%19%33%
202210%20%33%
202110%20%32%
202010%20%32%
201914%19%31%
201814%18%31%
201710%20%32%
201610%21%32%
201510%20%32%
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0.53
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.520.65
20240.520.520.65
20230.540.530.65
20220.470.520.64
20210.470.520.64
20200.470.530.64
20190.520.500.63
20180.520.500.63
20170.510.470.61
20160.510.480.61
20150.510.470.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20198%4%8%
20188%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
81 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202559%65%52%
202461%66%52%
202356%65%52%
202269%65%54%
202169%65%54%
202069%65%54%
201962%67%56%
201862%67%56%
201761%70%58%
201661%70%58%
201561%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
49 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202536%23%26%
202434%22%26%
202338%23%25%
202225%23%25%
202125%23%25%
202025%22%24%
201929%21%24%
201829%21%23%
201733%19%22%
201633%19%22%
201533%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,950$10,340$15,012
2024$2,950$8,241$13,254
2023$2,950$7,920$12,626
2022$2,950$7,446$12,187
2021$2,950$7,244$11,800
2020$2,950$6,941$11,512
2019$2,950$7,136$11,293
2018$2,950$7,057$11,017
2017$2,950$6,868$10,708
2016$2,950$6,652$10,356
2015$2,950$6,591$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025100%88%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%94%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%93%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ionia, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Ionia, MI is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Ionia?
2 private schools are located in Ionia.
What percentage of students in Ionia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Ionia are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ionia?
100% of private schools in Ionia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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