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Muskegon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,497 students in Muskegon County, MI (there are 68 public schools, serving 24,569 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 9
# Students Served: 1,497
Average Tuition: $6,518
Average Class Size: 20 students
% Students of Color: 22%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 9
# Students Served: 1,497
Average Tuition: $6,518
Average Class Size: 20 students
% Students of Color: 22%
View Muskegon County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Muskegon County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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St. James Catholic School

Gr: K-5 | 40 students

Catholic

5149 Dowling Street

Montague, MI 49437

(231) 893-2972

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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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Calvary Christian Schools

Gr: K-12 | 210 students

Avg. class size: 17 students

Christian

5873 Kendra Rd

Fruitport, MI 49415

(231) 865-2141

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Divine Providence Academy

Gr: PK-8 | 151 students

Catholic

3376 Thomas St

Ravenna, MI 49451

(616) 581-4242

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Holton Ev Lutheran School

Gr: K-8 | 22 students

Other Lutheran

6655 Marvin Rd

Holton, MI 49425

(231) 821-0032

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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 County Private Schools (Closed)

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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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

96 Teachers

11,540 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

56%

Average Class Size

20 students

17 students

Average Number of AP Courses

5 courses

12 courses

Average SAT score

1118

(Out of 1600)

1208

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,518

$8,963

Average Summer Program Cost

$30

$533

Average % on Financial Aid

40%

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

$3,389

Average Acceptance Rate

94%

91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55

0.52

# American Indian Students

14 Students

464 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

51 Students

4,112 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

95 Students

5,537 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

117 Students

6,857 Students

% Black Students

# White Students

964 Students

98,052 Students

% White Students

64%

65%

# Hawaiian Students

6 Students

180 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

253 Students

34,313 Students

% of Others Students

17%

23%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, MI?

The private schools in Muskegon County, MI include Muskegon Catholic Central, Muskegon Christian School, and St. James Catholic School.

How many private schools are located in Muskegon County?

9 private schools are located in Muskegon County.

How diverse are private schools in Muskegon County?

Muskegon County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.

What percentage of students in Muskegon County go to private school?

6% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muskegon County?

100% of private schools in Muskegon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Which private schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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