Alger County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 33 students in Alger County, MI (there are 6 public schools, serving 938 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Alger County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Alger County (2026-27)

Map of Munising Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
(1)
Map of Munising Sda School
Gr: 7 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
33 Students
146,071 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,200
$8,963

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
37 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
95%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
2 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
5%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Alger County, MI?
2 private schools are located in Alger County, MI.
What percentage of students in Alger County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Alger County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alger County?
100% of private schools in Alger County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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