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Best Hillsdale County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 411 students in Hillsdale County, MI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Freedom Christian School and Hillsdale Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Hillsdale County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Top Ranked Hillsdale County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Freedom Christian School
(Baptist)
9400 Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillsdale Academy
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(Christian)
(2)
1 Academy Ln
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-8644
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Amish School #1
(Amish)
11860 Carpenter Rd
Camden, MI 49232
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Bird Lake Bible School
(Christian)
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian School
(Brethren)
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Pittssford Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5085 S Waldron Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-4143
Gr: 2-7 | 5 students
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Hillsdale County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Manor (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
115 East Street
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
6611 Tamarack Rd
Osseo, MI 49266
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Freedom Christian School and Hillsdale Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hillsdale County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Hillsdale County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County private elementary schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsdale County?
100% of private elementary schools in Hillsdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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