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Best Montcalm County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 565 students in Montcalm County, MI (there are 35 public schools, serving 11,571 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Montcalm County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Montcalm County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
7477 N Academy Road #68
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-4444
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Map of Beth Haven Baptist Academy
Beth Haven Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Baptist
1158 W Carson City Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 291-0555
(2)
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Map of Cedar Lake Elementary School
Cedar Lake Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7195 Academy Rd
Cedar Lake, MI 48812
(989) 427-5614
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Map of Cowden Lake Bible Academy
Cowden Lake Bible Academy
Gr: NS-9 | 15 students
Baptist
4931 N Bailey Road
Coral, MI 49322
(231) 354-6972
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Map of Fellowship Baptist Academy
Fellowship Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
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Map of Pine Grove Amish Parochial School
Pine Grove Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
1431 Fitzner Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
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Map of Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
7750 Kendaville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
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Map of St. Charles Elementary School
St. Charles Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
502 S Franklin St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3416
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Montcalm County, Michigan

Montcalm County Private Schools (Closed)

Fish Creek School Photo
Fish Creek School
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Christian
7217 S Garlock Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6006
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMontcalm County Total Schools
20258
20249
20239
20226
20216
20206
20196
20187
20177
20167
20159
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# Students
565 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202571180179
202472174172
202366174174
202280178185
202179176180
202083172171
201994168175
201885166172
201797170180
201697167178
201584162167
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% Average Students of Color
32%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202532%19%34%
202427%19%34%
202316%19%33%
202218%20%33%
202118%20%32%
202018%20%32%
201915%19%31%
201816%18%31%
201717%20%32%
201617%21%32%
201517%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:114:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%56%55%
20242%56%54%
20232%57%54%
20222%57%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025121715
2024111715
2023111715
2022141715
201871615
201771615
201671615
201571615
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025212526
2024212526
2023212526
2018212525
2017212425
2016212425
2015212425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,383
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$6,383$10,340$15,012
2024$3,450$8,241$13,254
2023$3,450$7,920$12,626
2022$3,900$7,446$12,187
2021$3,900$7,244$11,800
2020$3,800$6,941$11,512
2018$3,000$7,057$11,017
2017$3,000$6,868$10,708
2016$3,000$6,652$10,356
2015$3,000$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20257%32%34%
20247%32%34%
20237%31%34%
20187%29%30%
20177%29%30%
20167%30%29%
20157%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$500$2,932$7,073
2024$500$3,338$6,930
2023$500$3,230$6,469
2018$500$2,459$5,456
2017$500$2,431$5,319
2016$500$2,398$5,105
2015$500$2,307$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
60%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202560%88%81%
202495%94%85%
202395%94%85%
201895%93%85%
201795%94%85%
201695%94%85%
201595%93%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.380.520.65
20240.390.520.65
20230.320.530.65
20220.350.520.64
20210.350.520.64
20200.400.530.64
20190.390.500.63
20180.320.500.63
20170.280.470.61
20160.280.480.61
20150.260.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%3%4%
20204%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20236%3%9%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%4%9%
20198%4%8%
20188%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%6%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%6%8%
20194%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
449 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
77%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202577%65%52%
202477%66%52%
202382%65%52%
202280%65%54%
202180%65%54%
202077%65%54%
201977%67%56%
201882%67%56%
201785%70%58%
201685%70%58%
201586%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
80 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514%23%26%
202414%22%26%
20236%23%25%
20225%23%25%
20215%23%25%
20209%22%24%
20198%21%24%
20182%21%23%
20171%19%22%
20161%19%22%
20152%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Montcalm County, MI is Great Lakes Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Montcalm County?
8 private schools are located in Montcalm County.
How diverse are private schools in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Montcalm County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montcalm County?
100% of private schools in Montcalm County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?

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