For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in 49047, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,897 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 49047, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in 49047, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Schools in 49047, MI (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Bible Academy
(Baptist)
27032 Marcellus Hwy
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7296
Gr: K-11 | 30 students
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-3771
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
49047, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenwood Union SDA Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Rr 2 51355 Glenwood Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-2879
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-2879
Gr: 2-8 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 49047, MI?
2 private schools are located in 49047, MI.
What percentage of students in 49047 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 49047 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 49047?
100% of private schools in 49047 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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