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Branch County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 465 students in Branch County, MI (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,493 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Branch County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Branch County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
79 Harrison St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-0404
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Map of St. Mary's Assumption School
St. Mary's Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
204 Albers Rd
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-4625
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Map of Bowen Creek School
Bowen Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 64 students
Amish
654 Clarendon Rd
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 677-9819
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran
St. Paul Lutheran
Gr: PK-2 | 35 students
Latter Day Saints
95 W State
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-8061
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Branch County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Stoney Field School
Stoney Field School
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Amish
1018 Hamman Rd
Montgomery, MI 49255
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
465 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
328 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
70%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
15%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Branch County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Branch County, MI include St. Mary's Assumption School and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Branch County?
4 private schools are located in Branch County.
What percentage of students in Branch County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Branch County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Branch County?
100% of private schools in Branch County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private schools in Branch County are often viewed compared to one another?

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