For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 339 students in Portage, MI (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,850 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This Town (Portage)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
339 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$10,154
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$34.73 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
152 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
45%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
163 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
48%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
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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