For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 385 students in Mecosta County, MI (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,296 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Mecosta County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Mecosta County, MI include St. Mary Catholic School and St. Peters Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked Mecosta County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
927 Marion Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6731
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6731
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
408 W Bellevue St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Sports: 2
10951 3 Mile Rd
Morley, MI 49336
(989) 352-7719
Morley, MI 49336
(989) 352-7719
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
St. Michael Elementary School
(Catholic)
8944 50th Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-3681
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-3681
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Mecosta County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian School (Closed 2024)
(Methodist)
4395 20 Mile Road
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-7896
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-7896
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Mecosta County, MI include St. Mary Catholic School and St. Peters Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Mecosta County?
4 private schools are located in Mecosta County.
What percentage of students in Mecosta County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mecosta County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
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