For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 136 students in Ionia, MI (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,693 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Ionia, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Ionia, MI is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
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 Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Ionia Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ionia Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
721 Elmwood Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 841-6018
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 841-6018
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Ionia, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ionia Nazarene Christian School (Closed 2025)
(Church of the Nazarene)
83 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-9350
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-9350
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
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 Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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