For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 182 students in Lapeer, MI (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,190 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lapeer, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Lapeer, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Lapeer, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
90 Millville Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-0046
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-0046
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lapeer, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Kelley Catholic School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
926 W Nepessing St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-5011
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-5011
Gr: NS-8 | 176 students
Overview
This Town (Lapeer)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
182 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,240
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
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
4 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
89 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
49%
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
88 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
48%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lapeer, MI?
2 private schools are located in Lapeer, MI.
What percentage of students in Lapeer go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lapeer are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lapeer?
50% of private schools in Lapeer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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