Copper Country Christian School Photo

Best Houghton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 55 students in Houghton County, MI (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,350 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Houghton County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Houghton County, MI is Copper Country Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Houghton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Houghton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Copper Country Christian School
Copper Country Christian School Photo
(Christian)
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Gr: PK-10 | 35 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pelkie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
37090 Tapiola Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 353-7481
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students

Overview

This County (Houghton County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
55 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,900
$10,240
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,925 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
46 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
84%
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
8 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Houghton County, MI is Copper Country Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Houghton County?
2 private schools are located in Houghton County.
What percentage of students in Houghton County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Houghton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houghton County?
100% of private schools in Houghton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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