For the 2026 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 in Alger County, MI 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).
Private Schools in Alger County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Munising Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Gr: 7 | 4 students
Overview
This County (Alger County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
147,690 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,531 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
$10,240
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
37 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
95%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
34,838 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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