St. Rose Of Lima School Photo - Eliot sang at the nursing home for Cinco de Mayo.

Best Hastings Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 211 students in Hastings, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,552 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Hastings, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Hastings, MI is St. Rose Of Lima School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Hastings, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Hastings Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Rose Of Lima School
St. Rose Of Lima School Photo - Eliot sang at the nursing home for Cinco de Mayo.
(Catholic)
707 S Jefferson St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-3164
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Barry County Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2999 Mckeown Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-2151
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Hastings 7 Day Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
888 Terry Ln
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-3896
Gr: K-6 | 13 students

Overview

This Town (Hastings)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
211 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,631
$10,240
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
163 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
77%
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
30 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hastings, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Hastings, MI is St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many private schools are located in Hastings?
3 private schools are located in Hastings.
What percentage of students in Hastings go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hastings are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hastings?
100% of private schools in Hastings are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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