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Muskegon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,074 students in Muskegon, MI, 6% of all K-12 students in Muskegon, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Muskegon, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,074
  • Average Tuition: $7,403
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Muskegon, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,074
  • Average Tuition: $7,403
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Muskegon, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Muskegon Private Schools (2026-27)

Muskegon Catholic Central Photo
Muskegon Catholic Central
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
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Muskegon Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
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Western Michigan Christian High School
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
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Muskegon Sda School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
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West Shore Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
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Muskegon, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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Michigan Dunes Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
5248 Henry Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-7293
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St. Francis De Sales Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
Catholic
2947 Mccracken Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1045
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St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
215 W Dale Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-4666
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Muskegon, MI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,074
Students
$7,403
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Muskegon)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
26%
19%
0.57
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
10 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
104 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
676 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
63%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
15%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1118
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,403
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Muskegon, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Muskegon, MI include Western Michigan Christian High School, Muskegon Catholic Central, and Muskegon Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Muskegon?
5 private schools are located in Muskegon.
How diverse are private schools in Muskegon?
Muskegon private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Muskegon go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Muskegon are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muskegon?
100% of private schools in Muskegon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Muskegon are often viewed compared to one another?

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