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Mecosta County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Mecosta County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mecosta County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
927 Marion Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6731
(1)
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Map of St. Peters Lutheran School
St. Peters Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 W Bellevue St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
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Map of Brockway Christian Academy
Brockway Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Methodist
10951 3 Mile Rd
Morley, MI 49336
(989) 352-7719
(2)
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Map of St. Michael Elementary School
St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Catholic
8944 50th Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-3681
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Mecosta County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Community Christian School
Community Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Methodist
4395 20 Mile Road
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-7896
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
385 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,134
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
266 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
69%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

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. Peters Lutheran School and St. Mary Catholic 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mecosta County?
100% of private schools in Mecosta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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