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Cedar Lake Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 213 students in Cedar Lake, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Cedar Lake, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cedar Lake Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
7477 N Academy Road #68
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-4444
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Map of Cedar Lake Elementary School
Cedar Lake Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7195 Academy Rd
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-5614
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Cedar Lake, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
213
Students
-23.7% (-66 students) 10-yr
$12,250
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
+76.0% (+19.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cedar Lake)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
893 Schools
# Students
213 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025107180179
2024107174172
202385174174
202298178185
202198176180
202098172171
2019106168175
2018106166172
2017140170180
2016140167178
2015140162167
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% Students of Color
44%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202544%19%34%
202444%19%34%
202326%19%33%
202229%20%33%
202129%20%32%
202029%20%32%
201928%19%31%
201828%18%31%
201725%20%32%
201625%21%32%
201525%20%32%
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0.59
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.590.520.65
20240.590.520.65
20230.440.530.65
20220.470.520.64
20210.470.520.64
20200.470.530.64
20190.460.500.63
20180.460.500.63
20170.420.470.61
20160.420.480.61
20150.420.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20257%3%5%
20247%3%5%
20239%3%5%
202210%3%4%
202110%3%4%
202010%3%4%
20198%3%4%
20188%3%4%
20178%3%4%
20168%3%4%
20158%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20258%4%9%
20248%4%9%
202311%3%9%
202213%4%8%
202113%4%9%
202013%4%9%
201914%4%8%
201814%4%8%
201711%3%8%
201611%3%8%
201511%3%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%5%7%
20245%5%7%
20236%6%8%
20226%5%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%6%8%
20196%5%7%
20186%5%7%
20176%5%7%
20166%5%7%
20156%5%8%
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# White Students
127 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
60%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202560%65%52%
202460%66%52%
202373%65%52%
202271%65%54%
202171%65%54%
202071%65%54%
201972%67%56%
201872%67%56%
201775%70%58%
201675%70%58%
201575%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
44 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%23%26%
202420%22%26%
20231%23%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar Lake, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20238:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,250
$10,168
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cedar Lake, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Cedar Lake, MI is Great Lakes Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cedar Lake?
2 private schools are located in Cedar Lake.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar Lake?
100% of private schools in Cedar Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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