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Ionia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,090 students in Ionia County, MI (there are 31 public schools, serving 10,972 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ionia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick School PK-12
St. Patrick School PK-12
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
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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 Faith Community Christian School
Faith Community Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Christian
9614 Fisk Rd
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-3451
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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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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
160 East Street
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3400
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Ionia County 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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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students
Catholic
417 South Bridge Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-1910
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,090 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,675
$8,963
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$27.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
830 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
211 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ionia County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Ionia County, MI include St. Patrick School PK-12 and Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Ionia County?
5 private schools are located in Ionia County.
How diverse are private schools in Ionia County?
Ionia County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Ionia County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ionia County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ionia County?
100% of private schools in Ionia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ionia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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