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Portage Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 339 students in Portage, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private elementary schools in Portage, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Portage, MI (2026-27)

Map of Kalamazoo Country Day School
Kalamazoo Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
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St. Michael Lutheran School Photo
St. Michael Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7211 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0512
(1)
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Portage, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 177 students
Assembly of God
5550 Oakland Drive
Portage, MI 49002
(616) 323-2161
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Otis Montessori Academy Photo
Otis Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Montessori School
810 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
(3)
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Portage, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
339
Students
$5,400
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portage)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
666 Schools
# Students
339 Students
121,769 Students
% Students of Color
14%
18%
0.57
0.51
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
152 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
45%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
170 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
163 Students
27,903 Students
% of Others Students
48%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
9,753 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$7,989
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,922
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$30.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Portage, MI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Portage, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Portage?
50% of private elementary schools in Portage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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