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Hillsdale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hillsdale Private Schools (2026)

Hillsdale Academy Photo
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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
249
Students
+7.8% (+18 students) 10-yr
$7,170
Avg. Tuition
+27.8% (+$1,560) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillsdale)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
249 Students
146,334 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025125180179
2024125174172
2023125174174
2022125178185
2021118176180
2020118172171
2019118168175
2018106166172
2017108170180
2016108167178
201577162167
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% Students of Color
3%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%19%34%
20243%19%34%
20233%19%33%
20222%20%33%
20213%20%32%
20203%20%32%
20193%19%31%
20183%18%31%
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0.33
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.330.520.65
20240.330.520.65
20230.330.530.65
20220.330.520.64
20210.260.520.64
20200.260.530.64
20190.260.500.63
20180.060.500.63
20150.000.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20181%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
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# White Students
181 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
80%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202580%65%52%
202480%66%52%
202380%65%52%
202280%65%54%
202185%65%54%
202085%65%54%
201985%67%56%
201897%67%56%
2015100%70%58%
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# 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
39 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202517%23%26%
202417%22%26%
202317%23%25%
202217%23%25%
202112%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201912%21%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
20179:114:112:1
20169:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%56%55%
202430%56%54%
202330%57%54%
202230%57%54%
202130%58%54%
202030%58%54%
201930%58%53%
201830%57%53%
201730%57%53%
201630%58%52%
201530%58%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018121615
2017121615
2016121615
2015121615
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Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1205

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025139012091233
2024139012091230
2023139012071228
2022139012081229
2021139012081229
2020139012091226
2019139012191226
2018139012641226
2017139012911233
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021282526
2020282525
2019282525
2018282525
2017282425
2016282425
2015282425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,170
$10,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$7,170$10,340$15,012
2024$7,170$8,241$13,254
2023$7,170$7,920$12,626
2022$7,170$7,446$12,187
2021$6,660$7,244$11,800
2020$6,660$6,941$11,512
2019$6,660$7,136$11,293
2018$6,370$7,057$11,017
2017$6,370$6,868$10,708
2016$6,370$6,652$10,356
2015$5,610$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202553%32%34%
202453%32%34%
202353%31%34%
202253%31%33%
202153%31%33%
202053%31%32%
201953%30%31%
201847%29%30%
201747%29%30%
201647%30%29%
201547%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsdale, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,500$2,932$7,073
2024$1,500$3,338$6,930
2023$1,500$3,230$6,469
2022$1,500$3,126$6,289
2021$1,500$2,408$6,055
2020$1,500$2,391$5,921
2019$1,500$2,478$5,795
2018$1,500$2,459$5,456
2017$1,500$2,431$5,319
2016$1,500$2,398$5,105
2015$1,500$2,307$5,030
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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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