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Best Clinton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Clinton County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Clinton County, MI is St. Mary Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Clinton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Clinton County Private Schools (2026)

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

Clinton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6990 E. Price Rd.
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
2620 Turner St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 482-1634
Gr: K-9 | 151 students

Overview

This County (Clinton County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
797 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
11,531 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
$10,240

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
682 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
85%
65%
# 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
101 Students
34,838 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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