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Best Mecosta County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 88%.
100% of private schools in Mecosta County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Mecosta County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMecosta County Total Schools
20254
20244
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
385 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202596180179
202496174172
202380174174
202281178185
202181176180
202081172171
201978168175
201878166172
201774170180
201674167178
201574162167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20255%19%34%
20245%19%34%
20235%19%33%
20225%20%33%
20215%20%32%
20205%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20176%20%32%
20166%21%32%
20156%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,134
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$4,134$10,340$15,012
2024$3,003$8,241$13,254
2023$3,003$7,920$12,626
2022$3,003$7,446$12,187
2021$3,003$7,244$11,800
2020$3,003$6,941$11,512
2019$3,003$7,136$11,293
2018$3,003$7,057$11,017
2017$3,003$6,868$10,708
2016$3,003$6,652$10,356
2015$3,003$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202553%32%34%
202453%32%34%
202353%31%34%
202253%31%33%
202153%31%33%
202053%31%32%
201953%30%31%
201853%29%30%
201753%29%30%
201653%30%29%
201553%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,500$2,932$7,073
2024$1,500$3,338$6,930
2023$1,500$3,230$6,469
2022$1,500$3,126$6,289
2021$1,500$2,408$6,055
2020$1,500$2,391$5,921
2019$1,500$2,478$5,795
2018$1,500$2,459$5,456
2017$1,500$2,431$5,319
2016$1,500$2,398$5,105
2015$1,500$2,307$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202599%88%81%
202499%94%85%
202399%94%85%
202299%95%85%
202199%95%85%
202099%94%85%
201999%94%85%
201899%93%85%
201799%94%85%
201699%94%85%
201599%93%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.450.520.65
20240.450.520.65
20230.520.530.65
20220.490.520.64
20210.490.520.64
20200.490.530.64
20190.470.500.63
20180.470.500.63
20170.450.470.61
20160.450.480.61
20150.450.470.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
266 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
69%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202569%65%52%
202469%66%52%
202357%65%52%
202262%65%54%
202162%65%54%
202062%65%54%
201966%67%56%
201866%67%56%
201768%70%58%
201668%70%58%
201568%70%58%
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# 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
109 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202528%23%26%
202428%22%26%
202340%23%25%
202235%23%25%
202135%23%25%
202035%22%24%
201931%21%24%
201831%21%23%
201727%19%22%
201627%19%22%
201527%19%21%
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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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