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Best Kent County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 56 private elementary schools serving 15,871 students in Kent County, MI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kent County, MI include Algoma Christian School, Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois, and Our Lady Of Consolation School.
The average tuition cost is $9,443, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,541.
93% of private elementary schools in Kent County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kent County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Christian School
Ada Christian School Photo - ACS Entrance at Night
(Christian)
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 676-1289
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Algoma Christian School
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Calvin Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
3750 Ivanrest Road
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 532-2373
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students Tuition listed
Dutton Christian School
Dutton Christian School Photo - Dutton Christian Middle School is located at 6729 Hanna Lake SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. We are in Kent County and 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.
(Calvinist)
(1)
6729 Hanna Lake Avenue Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8660
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Tuition listed
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois
(Calvinist)
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Tuition listed
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grandville Calvin Christian High School
(Christian)
3750 Ivanrest Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 826-3620
Gr: PK-12 | 835 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
Grandville Christian School
(Christian)
3934 Wilson Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-9710
Gr: K-7 | 359 students Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
1304 Alpine Church Rd Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0696
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Isj Academy Pk-8
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Calvinist)
67 68th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-3860
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4
North Pointe Christian Schools
(Christian)
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
Gr: PK-12 | 1,018 student
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
(1)
4865 11 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-2427
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plymouth Christian Elementary School
1000 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-4367
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Tuition listed
The Potter's House
The Potter's House Photo
(Christian)
(1)
810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Gr: PK-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Gr: NS-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. John Vianney Elementary School
(Catholic)
900 Floyd Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 532-7001
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(5)
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul The Apostle School
St. Paul The Apostle School Photo - Non-Covid flexible seating options
(Catholic)
(3)
2750 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-1690
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Special Education School (Catholic)
1429 Wilcox Park Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-4228
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Tuition listed
Tri-unity Christian School
(Christian)
2104 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 532-8827
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
West Side Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian School
(Christian)
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Adams Christian School
(Calvinist)
5539 Byron Center Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 531-0748
Gr: K-8 | 244 students
All Saints Academy Middle School
(Catholic)
1110 4 Mile RD NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-7725
Gr: 3-8 | 100 students Tuition listed
Anchorpoint Christian School
(Calvinist)
601 36th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 608-4006
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Assumption Bvm School
(Catholic)
6393 Belmont Avenue Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Barnstable Academy
72 Monroe Center St Nw Ste B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students
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Kent County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Millbrook Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Calvinist)
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Gr: K-6 | 329 students
North Hills Classical Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2777 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-0525
Gr: NS-12 | 60 students
Oakdale Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
1050 Fisk St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 574-5700
Gr: K-6 | 259 students
St. Alphonsus Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
228 Carrier Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-4904
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-5474
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School (Closed 2021)
(Catholic)
625 Spring Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1236
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
St. James Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
750 1st Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 454-2567
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Sylvan Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
1630 Griggs Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students

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 Algoma Christian School, Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois, and Our Lady Of Consolation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kent County?
56 private elementary schools are located in Kent County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Kent County?
The average tuition cost is $9,443, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $9,541.
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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