Eaton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,300 students in Eaton County, MI (there are 46 public schools, serving 17,001 public students). 7% 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%.
90% of private schools in Eaton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Eaton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Charlotte Adventist Christian School Photo
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
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7910 E St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 882-3550
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Map of St. Gerard School
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students
Catholic
4433 West Willow Highway
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-6126
Map of Greater Lansing Adventist School
Gr: K-10 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 W St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 821-5565
Map of Lansing Saginaw KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6824 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-4617
Map of Maple Country School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
1827 N Ainger Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-0963
Map of New Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Christian
4415 W St Joseph Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-8903
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Catholic
905 Saint Marys Blvd
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-3460
Map of St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Catholic
325 Edwards St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-2167
Map of Walnut Corner School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
7634 W Kinsel Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-1418

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 5 in Eaton County, rising from 5 in 2016 to 10 in 2025.
# Students
1,300 Students
146,048 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private-school size up 35 students in Eaton County, rising from 109 in 2016 to 144 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%
Students of color up 2 points in Eaton County private schools, from 10% in 2015 to 12% in 2025, while Michigan was 19% and the U.S. 34%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,775
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
40 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
907 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
70%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
286 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Eaton County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Eaton County, MI include Charlotte Adventist Christian School, St. Gerard School, and Our Savior Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Eaton County?
10 private schools are located in Eaton County.
How diverse are private schools in Eaton County?
Eaton County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Eaton County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Eaton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Eaton County?
90% of private schools in Eaton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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