Great Lakes Mennonite School in Clare, MI, serves 49 students in grades 1 through 9 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 6 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with the Mennonite faith and a member of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS), it offers a faith–based educational program.
As a rural Michigan private school, Great Lakes Mennonite provides elementary and middle school education with a total enrollment under 50 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Lakes Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Great Lakes Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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