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Michigan Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 277 students in Michigan.
Affiliations: 67% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan include Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, and Battle Creek Academy.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 894 private schools in Michigan and under 1% of its 146,048 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan (2026-27)

Map of Battle Creek Academy
Battle Creek Academy
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
480 Parkway Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-1278
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Map of Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
7477 N Academy Road #68
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-4444
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Map of Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
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Clonlara School Photo
Clonlara School
Gr: K-12
1289 Jewett Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-4511
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan include Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, and Battle Creek Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Michigan?
4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Michigan.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
67% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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Private Schools
277
Students
$9,330
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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