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Bessemer Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Bessemer, MI, 3% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Bessemer, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bessemer Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bluff View Christian School
Bluff View Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
507 E Cinnebar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-6959
(1)
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Bessemer, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Sebastian School
St. Sebastian School
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Catholic
304 East Iron Street
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0322
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Bessemer, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
10
Students
+66.7% (+4 students) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+66.7% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bessemer)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
892 Schools
# Students
10 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202510180179
202410174172
20239174174
20229178185
20219176180
202010172171
201912168175
201812166172
20176170180
20166167178
20156162167
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0.42
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.420.520.65
20240.420.520.65
20230.000.530.65
20220.000.520.64
20210.000.520.64
20200.000.530.64
20190.000.500.63
20180.000.500.63
20170.280.470.61
20160.280.480.61
20150.280.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
7 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
70%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202570%65%52%
202470%66%52%
2023100%65%52%
2022100%65%54%
2021100%65%54%
2020100%65%54%
2019100%67%56%
2018100%67%56%
201783%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201583%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
3 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%23%26%
202430%22%26%
201717%19%22%
201617%19%22%
201517%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
1 Teacher
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:114:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
20176:114:112:1
20166:114:112:1
20156:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearBessemer, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%56%55%
202499%56%54%
202399%57%54%
202299%57%54%
202199%58%54%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bessemer, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Bessemer, MI is Bluff View Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer?
1 private schools are located in Bessemer.
What percentage of students in Bessemer go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bessemer are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer?
100% of private schools in Bessemer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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