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Best Montcalm County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 374 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private high schools in Montcalm County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Montcalm County Private High 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 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 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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Montcalm County Private High 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
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearMontcalm County Total Schools
20254
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20185
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
374 Students
59,788 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202594263253
202491248245
202380250247
202286254257
202186250249
202092244235
2019101233242
201887231238
201794234246
201694231241
201594217220
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% Average Students of Color
48%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202548%18%32%
202436%18%31%
202318%18%31%
202221%20%30%
202121%20%30%
202020%20%29%
201916%18%29%
201817%16%28%
201719%22%30%
201619%21%30%
201519%21%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
5,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20259:111:110:1
20249:111:110:1
20238:111:110:1
202210:111:110:1
202110:111:110:1
202011:111:110:1
201912:111:110:1
201811:111:110:1
201710:112:110:1
201610:112:110:1
201510:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
7 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025111714
202471714
202371714
201871614
201771614
201671614
201571614
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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
$7,625
$12,933

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$7,625$13,905$17,997
2024$3,000$13,200$17,011
2023$3,000$11,960$16,191
2018$3,000$10,804$14,527
2017$3,000$10,405$14,161
2016$3,000$9,948$13,713
2015$3,000$9,729$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20257%38%38%
20247%38%37%
20237%36%36%
20187%34%33%
20177%34%32%
20167%36%31%
20157%36%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,119

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$500$3,986$9,714
2024$500$4,819$9,498
2023$500$4,637$8,890
2018$500$3,437$7,471
2017$500$3,396$7,202
2016$500$3,329$6,993
2015$500$3,257$6,822
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202560%85%79%
202495%92%81%
202395%92%81%
201895%88%80%
201795%89%81%
201695%89%80%
201595%87%81%
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Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$37.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.42

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.420.430.61
20240.410.410.60
20230.390.410.60
20220.410.420.58
20210.410.420.57
20200.470.430.57
20190.460.400.56
20180.360.390.55
20170.310.400.54
20160.310.400.54
20150.310.410.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%6%
20234%4%6%
20226%4%5%
20216%4%5%
20205%4%5%
20195%3%5%
20185%4%5%
20175%3%4%
20165%3%4%
20155%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20237%4%8%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%8%
20207%4%8%
20197%5%8%
20188%4%8%
20177%4%7%
20167%4%8%
20157%4%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20253%5%8%
20242%6%8%
20232%7%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%8%
20203%7%8%
20194%6%8%
20184%6%8%
20174%6%8%
20164%7%8%
20154%7%9%
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# White Students
290 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
75%
75%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202575%75%59%
202475%76%60%
202378%76%60%
202276%75%62%
202176%75%63%
202071%75%64%
201972%76%64%
201880%77%65%
201783%77%66%
201683%77%66%
201583%76%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
55 Students
6,932 Students
% of Others Students
14%
11%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514%12%17%
202415%10%15%
20239%8%16%
20228%10%16%
20218%10%15%
202014%10%14%
201912%10%14%
20183%9%13%
20171%10%14%
20161%9%13%
20151%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked private high schools in Montcalm County, MI is Great Lakes Adventist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Montcalm County?
4 private high schools are located in Montcalm County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Montcalm County?
100% of private high schools in Montcalm County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private high schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Montcalm County include: Fellowship Baptist Academy vs. Beth Haven Baptist Academy

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