Best Calhoun County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,251 students in Calhoun County, MI (there are 55 public schools, serving 18,744 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 88%.
90% of private schools in Calhoun County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,251
  • Average Tuition: $11,813
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Calhoun County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,251
  • Average Tuition: $11,813
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Calhoun County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Calhoun County Private Schools (2026)

Map of 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
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Photo
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
Map of Battle Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Christian
1035 Wagner Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0649
Map of 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
Map of Factoryville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Christian
33650 Factoryville Rd
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-4203
Map of 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
Map of Woodlawn Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
1175 Territorial Rd W
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-7334
Map of Bedford Bible Church School
Gr: K-11 | 20 students
21964 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-3238
Map of Mt. Olivet Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 6 students
Christian
Po Box 8
Bellevue, MI 49021
(699) 644-4722
Map of St. Joseph Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students
Catholic
63 24th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-4935
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Calhoun County, Michigan

Calhoun County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1081
(Out of 1600)
1205
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,813
$10,154
Average Summer Program Cost
$178
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,167
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
130 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
38 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
571 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
48%
65%
# 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
353 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, MI include Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools, Battle Creek Academy, and Battle Creek Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun County?
10 private schools are located in Calhoun County.
How diverse are private schools in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
90% of private schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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