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Ionia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 136 students in Ionia, MI, 5% of all K-12 students in Ionia, MI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Ionia, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ionia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3561
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Map of Ionia Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Ionia Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
721 Elmwood Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 841-6018
(1)
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Ionia, Michigan ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Ionia Nazarene Christian School
Ionia Nazarene Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Church of the Nazarene
83 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-9350
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Ionia, MI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
136
Students
-18.1% (-30 students) 10-yr
$2,950
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
-10.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ionia)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
893 Schools
# Students
136 Students
146,195 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202568180179
202450174172
202344174174
202247178185
202147176180
202047172171
201957168175
201857166172
201755170180
201655167178
201555162167
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% Students of Color
9%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%19%34%
20249%19%34%
202311%19%33%
202210%20%33%
202110%20%32%
202010%20%32%
201914%19%31%
201814%18%31%
201710%20%32%
201610%21%32%
201510%20%32%
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0.53
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.520.65
20240.520.520.65
20230.540.530.65
20220.470.520.64
20210.470.520.64
20200.470.530.64
20190.520.500.63
20180.520.500.63
20170.510.470.61
20160.510.480.61
20150.510.470.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20198%4%8%
20188%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
81 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202559%65%52%
202461%66%52%
202356%65%52%
202269%65%54%
202169%65%54%
202069%65%54%
201962%67%56%
201862%67%56%
201761%70%58%
201661%70%58%
201561%70%58%
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# 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
49 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202536%23%26%
202434%22%26%
202338%23%25%
202225%23%25%
202125%23%25%
202025%22%24%
201929%21%24%
201829%21%23%
201733%19%22%
201633%19%22%
201533%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$8,925

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,950$10,340$15,012
2024$2,950$8,241$13,254
2023$2,950$7,920$12,626
2022$2,950$7,446$12,187
2021$2,950$7,244$11,800
2020$2,950$6,941$11,512
2019$2,950$7,136$11,293
2018$2,950$7,057$11,017
2017$2,950$6,868$10,708
2016$2,950$6,652$10,356
2015$2,950$6,591$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIonia, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025100%88%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%94%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%93%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ionia, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Ionia, MI is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Ionia?
2 private schools are located in Ionia.
What percentage of students in Ionia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Ionia are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ionia?
100% of private schools in Ionia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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