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Ionia Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 136 students in Ionia, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Ionia, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ionia Private Elementary 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
(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
665 Schools
# Students
136 Students
121,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202568189199
202450184192
202344181193
202247185205
202147182201
202047178188
201957173193
201857171190
201755174199
201655171196
201555165183
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% Students of Color
9%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%18%33%
20249%18%32%
202311%19%32%
202210%19%32%
202110%19%31%
202010%19%31%
201914%18%31%
201814%17%30%
201710%19%31%
201610%20%31%
201510%19%31%
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0.53
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.510.64
20240.520.510.64
20230.540.530.63
20220.470.520.62
20210.470.520.62
20200.470.520.62
20190.520.490.61
20180.520.490.60
20170.510.460.59
20160.510.460.59
20150.510.460.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,497 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
4,513 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%3%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
81 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
59%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202559%66%55%
202461%66%55%
202356%65%55%
202269%66%57%
202169%66%57%
202069%66%58%
201962%68%59%
201862%69%59%
201761%71%61%
201661%71%61%
201561%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
36%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202536%22%22%
202434%22%22%
202338%22%22%
202225%22%22%
202125%21%20%
202025%21%19%
201929%20%20%
201829%20%20%
201733%18%19%
201633%18%18%
201533%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
9,691 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
202012:113:111:1
201915:113:111:1
201815:113:111:1
201714:114:111:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151616
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$7,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,950$9,545$14,043
2024$2,950$6,996$12,357
2023$2,950$6,860$11,693
2022$2,950$6,330$11,199
2021$2,950$6,143$10,824
2020$2,950$5,764$10,496
2019$2,950$5,961$10,300
2018$2,950$5,857$10,056
2017$2,950$5,572$9,712
2016$2,950$5,477$9,307
2015$2,950$5,460$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025100%88%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%94%85%
2021100%94%86%
2020100%94%86%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%93%86%
2016100%93%85%
2015100%92%86%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Ionia, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ionia, MI is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ionia?
2 private elementary schools are located in Ionia.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ionia?
100% of private elementary schools in Ionia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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