Pelkie Mennonite School in Chassell, MI serves 20 co–educational students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a total of two teachers providing instruction.
Pelkie Mennonite School operates under a Mennonite orientation with an affiliation classified as other religious.
Located in a remote rural area, the school is part of the local private school options alongside nearby institutions like Copper Country Christian School and Sacred Heart School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pelkie Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Pelkie Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Pelkie Mennonite School is Copper Country Christian School (6.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Copper Country Christian School ![Copper Country Christian School Photo]( "Copper Country Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 35 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
433 Baraga Ave
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
18.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Marquette Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
60.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Iron River Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
107 N 5th Avenue
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5034
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5034
62.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
500 S. Fourth Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
65.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Tuition listed
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