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Clinton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 797 students in Clinton County, MI (there are 30 public schools, serving 10,860 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clinton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clinton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
Catholic
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
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Emanuel Lutheran School Photo
Emanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1001 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 242-3138
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Map of Most Holy Trinity School
Most Holy Trinity School
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 256 students
Catholic
201 E Cass St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2421
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Map of St. Peter Lutheran Church & School
St. Peter Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
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Clinton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grove Christian School
Grove Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Christian
6990 E. Price Rd.
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
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Map of St. Therese School
St. Therese School
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Catholic
2620 Turner St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 482-1634
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
797 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,345
$8,963

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
682 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
85%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
101 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clinton County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Clinton County, MI is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Clinton County?
5 private schools are located in Clinton County.
How diverse are private schools in Clinton County?
Clinton County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clinton County?
100% of private schools in Clinton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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