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Isabella County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,122 students in Isabella County, MI (there are 22 public schools, serving 7,366 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
71% of private schools in Isabella County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Isabella County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students
Catholic
316 E Michigan St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-1457
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Map of Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School
Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Catholic
200 S Franklin Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9530
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Map of Great Lakes Mennonite School
Great Lakes Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 49 students
Mennonite
720 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
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Map of Mt. Pleasant Sda Elementary School
Mt. Pleasant Sda Elementary School
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1730 E Pickard Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-3231
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Map of Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Gr: K-5 | 93 students
7498 E Broadway Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-4453
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Map of St. Joseph The Worker School
St. Joseph The Worker School
Gr: K-6 | 91 students
Catholic
2091 N Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3970
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Map of White Pine Montessori Children's Center
White Pine Montessori Children's Center
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
Montessori School
701 E Maple St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-8272
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,122 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.52
# American Indian Students
48 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
967 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
84%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
94 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
8%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Isabella County, MI include Sacred Heart Academy and Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Isabella County?
7 private schools are located in Isabella County.
How diverse are private schools in Isabella County?
Isabella County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Isabella County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Isabella County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Isabella County?
71% of private schools in Isabella County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?

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