Best Kent County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 private elementary schools serving 16,121 students in Kent County, MI.
The average tuition cost is $7,838, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average tuition cost of $7,932.
93% of private elementary schools in Kent County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 16,121
  • Average Tuition: $7,838
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Kent County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 16,121
  • Average Tuition: $7,838
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Kent County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Kent County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Ada Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 676-1289
Map of All Saints Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Map of Byron Center Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Map of Calvin Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Calvinist
3750 Ivanrest Road
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 532-2373
Dutton Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4
Calvinist
6729 Hanna Lake Avenue Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8660
(1)
Map of Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Calvinist
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Map of Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students
Calvinist
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Map of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Map of Grandville Calvin Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 835 students
Sports: 16
Christian
3750 Ivanrest Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 826-3620
Map of Grandville Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 359 students
Christian
3934 Wilson Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-9710
Map of Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
1304 Alpine Church Rd Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0696
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Map of ISJ Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
(1)
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
(3)
Legacy Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Calvinist
67 68th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-3860
Map of North Pointe Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,018 students
Christian
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
NorthPointe Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,370 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3101 Leonard Street, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0350
Map of Our Lady Of Consolation School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4865 11 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-2427
(1)
Map of Plymouth Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
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Kent County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Millbrook Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 329 students
Calvinist
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Map of North Hills Classical Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2777 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-0525
Map of Oakdale Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 259 students
Christian
1050 Fisk St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 574-5700
Map of Pyramid Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1118 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 956-0466
Map of St. Alphonsus Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
228 Carrier Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-4904
Map of St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Catholic
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-5474
Map of St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Catholic
625 Spring Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1236
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Catholic
750 1st Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 454-2567
Map of Sylvan Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students
Christian
1630 Griggs Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6300

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
56 Schools
# Students
16,121 Students
121,855 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,272 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,838
$7,932
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,375
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,410
$2,550
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$28.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.51
# American Indian Students
35 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
346 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
847 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
543 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
11,624 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
69%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
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
3,438 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Kent County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kent County, MI include St. Patrick School, St. Paul The Apostle School, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kent County?
55 private elementary schools are located in Kent County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Kent County?
The average tuition cost is $7,838, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $7,932.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Kent County?
Kent County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kent County?
93% of private elementary schools in Kent County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?

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