St. Stephen School Photo - St. Stephen Catholic School, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1925 has welcomed students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We believe that this multicultural environment is essential to leading children to live in our world, allowing them to experience things through each student's unique perspective.

Top 20 Best Kent County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 75 private schools serving 20,298 students in Kent County, MI (there are 239 public schools, serving 98,225 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Kent County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Kent County, MI include West Catholic High School, South Christian High School and Catholic Central High School.
The average tuition cost is $6,696, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,105.
83% of private schools in Kent County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kent County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
South Christian High School
South Christian High School Photo - Anchored in God's Word, Committed to Excellence, Called to Action.
(Calvinist)
7979 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 455-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Ada Christian School
Ada Christian School Photo - ACS Entrance at Night
(Christian)
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 676-1289
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Grades: PK-12
| 350 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 447-2997
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Calvin Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
3750 Ivanrest Road
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 532-2373
Grades: PK-12
| 907 students
Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
319 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 233-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Covenant Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1401 Ferndale Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-5048
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Dutton Christian School
Dutton Christian School Photo - Dutton Christian Middle School is located at 6729 Hanna Lake SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. We are in Kent County and 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.
(Calvinist)
(1)
6729 Hanna Lake Avenue Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8660
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Grand Rapids Christian
(Christian)
1508 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 746 students
Grand Rapids Christian High School
Grand Rapids Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
2300 Plymouth Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
1875 Rosewood St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6350
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
1050 Iroquois Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(989) 635-7994
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1151 Oakleigh Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 791-9797
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
3750 Ivanrest Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 826-3620
Grades: PK-12
| 835 students
Grandville Christian School
(Christian)
3934 Wilson Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-9710
Grades: K-7
| 359 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
2222 Lake Michigan Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6030
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.
(Catholic)
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Calvinist)
67 68th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-3860
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
North Pointe Christian Schools
(Christian)
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 942-0363
Grades: PK-12
| 1,018 students
Northpointe Christian School
(Christian)
540 Russwood Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-4869
Grades: PK-12
| 995 students
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
(1)
4865 11 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-2427
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
The Potter's House
(Christian)
(1)
810 Van Raalte SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-5202
Grades: PK-12
| 644 students
2510 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8229
Grades: NS-8
| 265 students
St. John Vianney Elementary School
(Catholic)
900 Floyd Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 532-7001
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(5)
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
St. Paul The Apostle School
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(Catholic)
(3)
2750 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-1690
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Special Education School (Catholic)
1429 Wilcox Park Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 458-4228
Grades: K-8
| 283 students
Tri-unity Christian School
(Christian)
2104 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 532-8827
Grades: PK-12
| 439 students
West Catholic High School
West Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1801 Bristol Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 233-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
West Side Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Zion Christian School
(Christian)
7555 Byron Center Avenue SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-9472
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Adams Christian School
(Calvinist)
5539 Byron Center Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 531-0748
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
All Saints Academy Middle School
(Catholic)
1110 4 Mile RD NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-7725
Grades: 3-8
| 100 students
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Kent County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 574-6000
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
North Hills Classical Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2777 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-0525
Grades: NS-12
| 60 students
1050 Fisk St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 574-5700
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
228 Carrier Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 454-4904
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-5474
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
625 Spring Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1236
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
750 1st Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 454-2567
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
1630 Griggs Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 574-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kent County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Kent County, MI include West Catholic High School, South Christian High School and Catholic Central High School.
How many private schools are located in Kent County, MI?
75 private schools are located in Kent County, MI.
How much do private schools cost in Kent County, MI?
The average tuition cost is $6,696, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,105.
How diverse are private schools in Kent County, MI?
Kent County, MI private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Kent County, MI go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Kent County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kent County, MI?
83% of private schools in Kent County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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