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Muskegon Catholic Central Top 24 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (MI)

Best Muskegon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,497 students in Muskegon County, MI (there are , serving 24,569 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Muskegon County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Muskegon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Muskegon Catholic Central Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 291-0324
Muskegon Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-3221
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 40 students
Catholic
5149 Dowling Street
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-2972
Map of Western Michigan Christian High School
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Map of Calvary Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
5873 Kendra Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-2141
Map of Divine Providence Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Catholic
3376 Thomas St
Ravenna, MI 49451
(616) 581-4242
Map of Holton Ev Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Other Lutheran
6655 Marvin Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-0032
Map of Muskegon Sda School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3050 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-8866
Map of West Shore Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3225 Roosevelt Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1048
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Muskegon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Michigan Dunes Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
5248 Henry Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-7293
Map of St. Francis De Sales Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
Catholic
2947 Mccracken Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1045
Map of St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
215 W Dale Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-4666

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,497 Students
146,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1118
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,518
$8,925
Average Summer Program Cost
$30
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
14 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
117 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
964 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
64%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
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
253 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Muskegon County, MI include St. James Catholic School, Muskegon Christian School, and Western Michigan Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Muskegon County?
9 private schools are located in Muskegon County.
How diverse are private schools in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Muskegon County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muskegon County?
100% of private schools in Muskegon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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