For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 339 students in Portage, MI (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,876 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Portage, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Portage, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Portage, MI (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portage, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Assembly Christian School (Closed 2004)
(Assembly of God)
5550 Oakland Drive
Portage, MI 49002
(616) 323-2161
Portage, MI 49002
(616) 323-2161
Gr: K-12 | 177 students
Otis Montessori Academy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
810 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Portage, MI?
3 private schools are located in Portage, MI.
What percentage of students in Portage go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Portage are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portage?
33% of private schools in Portage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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