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Barry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 277 students in Barry County, MI (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,887 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Barry County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Barry County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Rose Of Lima School Photo
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
707 S Jefferson St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-3164
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Map of Barry County Christian School
Barry County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2999 Mckeown Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-2151
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Map of Cedar Creek Christian School
Cedar Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Baptist
9213 Cedar Creek Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-5543
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Map of Hastings 7 Day Adventist Elementary School
Hastings 7 Day Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
888 Terry Ln
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-3896
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
277 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,631
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
225 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
34 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barry County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Barry County, MI is St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many private schools are located in Barry County?
4 private schools are located in Barry County.
What percentage of students in Barry County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Barry County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barry County?
100% of private schools in Barry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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