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Alma Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 195 students in Alma, MI, 10% of all K-12 students in Alma, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Alma, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Alma Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Catholic
220 W Downie St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-4579
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Map of Good Shepherd School & Early Childhood Center
Good Shepherd School & Early Childhood Center
Gr: K-3 | 41 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
7400 N Begole Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3056
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Alma, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
195
Students
+8.9% (+16 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
+157.1% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alma)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
893 Schools
# Students
195 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202598180179
202498174172
202398174174
202286178185
202186176180
202086172171
201982168175
201882166172
201790170180
201690167178
201590162167
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% Students of Color
18%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202518%19%34%
202418%19%34%
20239%19%33%
20228%20%33%
20218%20%32%
20208%20%32%
20198%19%31%
20188%18%31%
20177%20%32%
20167%21%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.54
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.540.520.65
20240.540.520.65
20230.530.530.65
20220.520.520.64
20210.520.520.64
20200.520.530.64
20190.500.500.63
20180.500.500.63
20170.530.470.61
20160.530.480.61
20150.530.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20257%4%9%
20247%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
118 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
60%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202561%65%52%
202461%66%52%
202353%65%52%
202255%65%54%
202155%65%54%
202055%65%54%
201962%67%56%
201862%67%56%
201744%70%58%
201644%70%58%
201544%70%58%
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# 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
60 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
31%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%23%26%
202430%22%26%
202343%23%25%
202242%23%25%
202142%23%25%
202042%22%24%
201935%21%24%
201835%21%23%
201753%19%22%
201653%19%22%
201553%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlma, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520:113:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202322:114:111:1
202222:113:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201918:113:112:1
201818:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,168
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alma, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Alma, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Alma?
2 private schools are located in Alma.
What percentage of students in Alma go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Alma are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alma?
100% of private schools in Alma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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