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Cass County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 298 students in Cass County, MI (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,010 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Cass County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cass County (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Bible Academy
Calvary Bible Academy
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
Baptist
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
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Map of Calvin Center School
Calvin Center School
Gr: K-7 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
19084 Brownsville Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 476-2218
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Map of Howardsville Christian School
Howardsville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students
Baptist
53441 Bent Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9367
(1)
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Map of St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
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Cass County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School
Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School
Gr: 2-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Rr 2 51355 Glenwood Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-2879
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
298 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.52
# American Indian Students
16 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
20 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
221 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
74%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cass County, MI?
4 private schools are located in Cass County, MI.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
100% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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