For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 136 students in Ionia, MI (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,632 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 Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Ionia Private Schools (2026)
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
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
Overview
This Town (Ionia)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
136 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$10,240
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
81 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
59%
65%
# 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
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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