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Ionia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Ionia, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ionia Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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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

2
Private Schools
136
Students
$2,950
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ionia)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
136 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
9%
19%
0.53
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
81 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
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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