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Montcalm County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Montcalm County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Montcalm County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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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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
# Students
565 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,383
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$27.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
10 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
449 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
77%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
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 include St. Charles Elementary School and 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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