Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 330 students
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Pre-K	28
Kind	32
1	18
2	23
3	16
4	27
5	32
6	27
7	21
8	28
9	15
10	22
11	26
12	15

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1917

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Student Body

Total Students

330 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

22 students

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Advanced Courses

CalculusChemistry

Computer ScienceEnglish

PhysicsWorld History

Average SAT score

1081

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Dress code information available on website

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is offered on a sliding scale, based upon family income.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Admissions Director

Cathy Erskine

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bible StudyBook Club

Campus MinistryCoding Club

Craft ClubForeign Language Club

Interact ClubMath/Science Club

Model United NationsMulticultural Club

National Honor SocietyProm Committee

Robotics TeamStudent Council

Students for LifeYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Marching Band

School Notes

St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.
We recognize that parents have a choice in education, and are convinced that our difference is that the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools infuses your children with sound moral and ethical values that will guide them to become better parents, workers, and citizens in the future.
St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.
We strive to develop and educate the whole student---academically, morally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Our students are engaged in a secure, meaningful and relevant learning environment that utilizes current, state-of-the-art resources.
We challenge, inspire and excite a diverse student population to reach its potential with grace and determination.
As the times change, we adapt and grow, always focusing on the most important part of what we do: creating and implementing Christ-centered, nurturing, and disciplined education programs.

St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools cost?

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools's tuition is approximately $155 for summer students.

What schools are Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools often compared to?

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools offer?

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools's ranking?

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools?

The application deadline for Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,286 for elementary schools and $13,760 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).