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Hillsdale County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 435 students in Hillsdale County, MI (there are 23 public schools, serving 5,268 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
88% of private schools in Hillsdale County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hillsdale County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Freedom Christian School
Freedom Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
9400 Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
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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 Amish School #1
Amish School #1
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
11860 Carpenter Rd
Camden, MI 49232
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Map of Bird Lake Bible School
Bird Lake Bible School
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Sports: 4
Christian
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
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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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Map of New Hope Christian School
New Hope Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Brethren
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
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Map of Pittssford Sda School
Pittssford Sda School
Gr: 2-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5085 S Waldron Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-4143
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Map of Ridgeview Camden School
Ridgeview Camden School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
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Hillsdale County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Manor
The Manor
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School
115 East Street
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
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Map of Ramson Parochial School
Ramson Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
6611 Tamarack Rd
Osseo, MI 49266
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
435 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,210
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<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
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
334 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
17%
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 Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Freedom Christian School and Hillsdale Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hillsdale County?
8 private schools are located in Hillsdale County.
How diverse are private schools in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hillsdale County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsdale County?
88% of private schools in Hillsdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).
Which private schools in Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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