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Best Mecosta County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 385 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Mecosta County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mecosta County Private Elementary 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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mecosta County, Michigan

Mecosta County Private Elementary 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 Elementary Schools

YearMecosta County Total Schools
20254
20244
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
385 Students
121,851 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202596189199
202496184192
202380181193
202281185205
202181182201
202081178188
201978173193
201878171190
201774174199
201674171196
201574165183
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% Average Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20255%18%33%
20245%18%32%
20235%19%32%
20225%19%32%
20215%19%31%
20205%19%31%
20194%18%31%
20184%17%30%
20176%19%31%
20166%20%31%
20156%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,691 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
202017:113:111:1
201916:113:111:1
201816:113:111:1
201716:114:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025151616
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,134
$9,304

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$4,134$9,545$14,043
2024$3,003$6,996$12,357
2023$3,003$6,860$11,693
2022$3,003$6,330$11,199
2021$3,003$6,143$10,824
2020$3,003$5,764$10,496
2019$3,003$5,961$10,300
2018$3,003$5,857$10,056
2017$3,003$5,572$9,712
2016$3,003$5,477$9,307
2015$3,003$5,460$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202553%30%34%
202453%29%33%
202353%29%33%
202253%28%32%
202153%29%32%
202053%29%31%
201953%28%30%
201853%27%29%
201753%27%29%
201653%27%28%
201553%28%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,550

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,500$2,569$6,227
2024$1,500$2,557$6,113
2023$1,500$2,545$5,785
2022$1,500$2,381$5,514
2021$1,500$2,351$5,269
2020$1,500$2,367$5,141
2019$1,500$2,267$5,007
2018$1,500$2,151$4,752
2017$1,500$2,130$4,582
2016$1,500$2,193$4,396
2015$1,500$2,129$4,230
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202599%88%81%
202499%93%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%86%
202099%94%86%
201999%94%85%
201899%93%85%
201799%93%86%
201699%93%85%
201599%92%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.450.510.64
20240.450.510.64
20230.520.530.63
20220.490.520.62
20210.490.520.62
20200.490.520.62
20190.470.490.61
20180.470.490.60
20170.450.460.59
20160.450.460.59
20150.450.460.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,497 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
4,513 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%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
266 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
69%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202569%66%55%
202469%66%55%
202357%65%55%
202262%66%57%
202162%66%57%
202062%66%58%
201966%68%59%
201866%69%59%
201768%71%61%
201668%71%61%
201568%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMecosta County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202528%22%22%
202428%22%22%
202340%22%22%
202235%22%22%
202135%21%20%
202035%21%19%
201931%20%20%
201831%20%20%
201727%18%19%
201627%18%18%
201527%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Mecosta County, MI include St. Peters Lutheran School and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mecosta County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Mecosta County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mecosta County?
100% of private elementary schools in Mecosta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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