#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Muskegon Catholic Central
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Muskegon, MI
A+Overall grade286 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Private schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids with the highest overall grades. Top 19 of 19 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Holland
Holland, MI
A+Overall grade129 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
AOverall grade294 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Charles Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Greenville, MI
AOverall grade86 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Michael Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Remus, MI
AOverall grade63 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Comstock Park, MI
A-Overall grade98 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 6 Catholic schools in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
A-Overall grade273 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
A-Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Assumption BVM School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Belmont since at least 2011
Belmont, MI
B+Overall grade182 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
West Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Grand Rapids, MI
B+Overall grade482 students16 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Anthony of Padua
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Grand Rapids since at least 2011
Grand Rapids, MI
BOverall grade237 students13 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Robert Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
A Catholic school in Ada
Ada, MI
BOverall grade104 students14 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Pewamo since at least 2011
Pewamo, MI
BOverall grade94 students15 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
SS Peter & Paul Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
Ionia, MI
BOverall grade113 students16 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Spring Lake since at least 2011
Spring Lake, MI
BOverall grade161 students15 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Catholic Central High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
BOverall grade572 students14 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Mary Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
A Catholic school in Big Rapids
Big Rapids, MI
BOverall grade113 students16 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Our Lady of Consolation School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Rockford
Rockford, MI
B-Overall grade231 students17 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
St. Patrick School PK-8
Parish school · Grades K–12
A Catholic school in Portland
Portland, MI
B-Overall grade319 students17 students per teacher
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