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Chippewa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 218 students in Chippewa County, MI (there are 22 public schools, serving 4,963 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Chippewa County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Chippewa County (2026-27)

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Little Lambs Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
615 Washington Way
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-2640
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Maplewood Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
3255 W M 80
Kinross, MI 49752
(906) 495-1572
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Rudyard Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
Christian
17970 S Tilson Rd | Suite 2
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3910
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St. Mary's School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
360 Maple St
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6141
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
218 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,447
$8,963
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.52
# American Indian Students
15 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
159 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
73%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
36 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chippewa County, MI?
4 private schools are located in Chippewa County, MI.
What percentage of students in Chippewa County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chippewa County?
100% of private schools in Chippewa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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