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Battle Creek Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,175 students in Battle Creek, MI, 8% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
88% of private schools in Battle Creek, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,175
  • Average Tuition: $7,040
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Battle Creek, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,175
  • Average Tuition: $7,040
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Battle Creek, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Battle Creek Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Battle Creek Academy
Battle Creek Academy
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
480 Parkway Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-1278
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Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Photo
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
63 North 24th Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-1131
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Map of Battle Creek Christian School
Battle Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Christian
1035 Wagner Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0649
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Map of Calhoun Christian School
Calhoun Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
20 Woodrow Ave S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-5560
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Map of St. Philip Catholic Central High School
St. Philip Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
20 Cherry St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-4503
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Map of Woodlawn Preschool
Woodlawn Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
1175 Territorial Rd W
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-7334
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Map of Bedford Bible Church School
Bedford Bible Church School
Gr: K-11 | 20 students
21964 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-3238
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Map of St. Joseph Middle School
St. Joseph Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students
Catholic
63 24th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-4935
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Battle Creek, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Family Altar Christian School
Family Altar Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 172 students
Christian
14850 Six Half Mile Road
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(616) 965-8737
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Battle Creek, MI Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,175
Students
$7,040
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Battle Creek)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,175 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
32%
19%
0.69
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
127 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
38 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
485 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
44%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
353 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
32%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1081
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,040
$8,963
Average Summer Program Cost
$178
$533
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,167
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Battle Creek, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Battle Creek, MI include Battle Creek Christian School, Calhoun Christian School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School.
How many private schools are located in Battle Creek?
8 private schools are located in Battle Creek.
How diverse are private schools in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Battle Creek go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Battle Creek?
88% of private schools in Battle Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Battle Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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