For the 2025-26 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 in Muskegon County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Muskegon County, MI include Muskegon Catholic Central, Western Michigan Christian High School, and St. James Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked Muskegon County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Muskegon Catholic Central![Muskegon Catholic Central Photo]( "Muskegon Catholic Central Photo")
(Catholic)
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muskegon Christian School![Muskegon Christian School Photo]( "Muskegon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
5149 Dowling Street
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-2972
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-2972
Gr: K-5 | 40 students
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Schools
(Christian)
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Gr: K-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Divine Providence Academy
(Catholic)
3376 Thomas St
Ravenna, MI 49451
(616) 581-4242
Ravenna, MI 49451
(616) 581-4242
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
Holton Ev Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
6655 Marvin Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-0032
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-0032
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Muskegon Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
West Shore Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Muskegon County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Michigan Dunes Montessori (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
5248 Henry Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-7293
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-7293
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
2947 Mccracken Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1045
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1045
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
215 W Dale Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-4666
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-4666
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Muskegon County, MI include Muskegon Catholic Central, Western Michigan Christian High 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?
Which private schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Muskegon County include: Holton Ev Lutheran School vs. Muskegon Catholic Central, Calvary Christian Schools vs. Western Michigan Christian High School, Western Michigan Christian High School vs. Calvary Christian Schools
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