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Hillsdale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 249 students in Hillsdale, MI, 13% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Hillsdale, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hillsdale Private Schools (2026-27)

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Hillsdale Academy
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1 Academy Ln
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-8644
(2)
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Map of Country Side Montessori School
Country Side Montessori School
Gr: PK | 24 students
Montessori School
2551 W Bacon Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2030
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Hillsdale, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
249
Students
$7,170
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillsdale)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
249 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
3%
19%
0.33
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
181 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
80%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,170
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hillsdale, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Hillsdale, MI is Hillsdale Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hillsdale?
2 private schools are located in Hillsdale.
What percentage of students in Hillsdale go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsdale?
50% of private schools in Hillsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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