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Burton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 579 students in Burton, MI, 12% of all K-12 students in Burton, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Burton, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Genesee Christian School
Genesee Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1223 S Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 743-3108
(2)
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Map of Centerpoint Christian Academy
Centerpoint Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
Christian
1225 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 743-0055
(1)
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Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5496 Lippincott Blvd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 742-1131
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St. Thomas More Academy Photo
St. Thomas More Academy
Gr: K-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
6456 E Bristol Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 742-2411
(2)
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Burton, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Catholic
G3468 S Grand Traverse Street
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 743-2520
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Map of Valley Christian Academy
Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Church of Christ
3266 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 742-4500
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Burton, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
579
Students
-29.9% (-247 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+77.8% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
579 Students
146,113 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025145180179
2024145174172
2023156174174
2022165178185
2021165176180
2020165172171
2019158168175
2018158166172
2017171170180
2016171167178
2015165162167
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% Students of Color
16%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202516%19%34%
202417%19%34%
202312%19%33%
202211%20%33%
202111%20%32%
202011%20%32%
20198%19%31%
20188%18%31%
201710%20%32%
201610%21%32%
20159%20%32%
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0.42
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.420.520.65
20240.420.520.65
20230.490.530.65
20220.420.520.64
20210.420.520.64
20200.430.530.64
20190.320.500.63
20180.320.500.63
20170.330.470.61
20160.300.480.61
20150.340.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%4%9%
20246%4%9%
20235%3%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
36 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%5%7%
20246%5%7%
20234%6%8%
20224%5%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%6%8%
20194%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20175%5%7%
20166%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
435 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
75%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202575%65%52%
202475%66%52%
202367%65%52%
202274%65%54%
202174%65%54%
202074%65%54%
201981%67%56%
201881%67%56%
201781%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201581%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
63 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
11%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511%23%26%
202411%22%26%
202324%23%25%
202217%23%25%
202117%23%25%
202018%22%24%
201913%21%24%
201813%21%23%
201711%19%22%
20168%19%22%
201512%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%56%55%
202420%56%54%
202320%57%54%
202220%57%54%
202120%58%54%
202020%58%54%
201920%58%53%
201820%57%53%
201720%57%53%
201620%58%52%
201520%58%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201615
2018201615
2017201615
2016201615
2015201615
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202551113
202451112
202351011
202251011
202151011
202051011
201951011
201851011
201751010
20165910
20155810
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242425
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Burton, MI is Genesee Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Burton?
4 private schools are located in Burton.
What percentage of students in Burton go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Burton are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burton?
100% of private schools in Burton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Burton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Burton include: Good Shepherd Lutheran School vs. Genesee Christian School

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