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Charlotte Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 169 students in Charlotte, MI, 7% of all K-12 students in Charlotte, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Charlotte, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Charlotte Private Schools (2026-27)

Charlotte Adventist Christian School Photo
Charlotte Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
1510 S. Cochran St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-0445
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Map of Maple Country School
Maple Country School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
1827 N Ainger Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-0963
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Catholic
905 Saint Marys Blvd
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-3460
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Charlotte, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
169
Students
+52.3% (+58 students) 10-yr
$4,350
Avg. Tuition
+8.8% (+$350) 6-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+4 students) 8-yr
5%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charlotte)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
169 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202556180179
202456174172
202351174174
202262178185
202162176180
202050172171
201944168175
201844166172
201737170180
201637167178
201537162167
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% Students of Color
5%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%19%34%
20245%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20224%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%21%32%
20155%20%32%
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0.13
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.130.520.65
20240.130.520.65
20230.100.530.65
20220.090.520.64
20210.090.520.64
20200.110.530.64
20190.110.500.63
20180.110.500.63
20170.140.470.61
20160.140.480.61
20150.140.470.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
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# White Students
162 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
93%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202593%65%52%
202493%66%52%
202395%65%52%
202295%65%54%
202195%65%54%
202094%65%54%
201994%67%56%
201894%67%56%
201793%70%58%
201693%70%58%
201593%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
5 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
3%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%23%26%
20243%22%26%
20232%23%25%
20221%23%25%
20211%23%25%
20203%22%24%
20193%21%24%
20183%21%23%
20173%19%22%
20163%19%22%
20153%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%56%55%
202499%56%54%
202399%57%54%
202299%57%54%
202199%58%54%
202099%58%54%
201999%58%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025121715
2024121715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101615
201881615
201781615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,350
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearCharlotte, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$4,350$10,340$15,012
2024$4,350$8,241$13,254
2023$3,750$7,920$12,626
2022$3,750$7,446$12,187
2021$3,750$7,244$11,800
2020$4,000$6,941$11,512
2019$4,000$7,136$11,293
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charlotte, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Charlotte, MI is Charlotte Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Charlotte?
3 private schools are located in Charlotte.
What percentage of students in Charlotte go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Charlotte are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlotte?
100% of private schools in Charlotte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Amish).

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