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Best Montcalm County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 216 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Montcalm County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools in Montcalm County (2026-27)

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 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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Montcalm County Private Preschools (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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMontcalm County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20173
20162
20152
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# Students
216 Students
103,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202572198191
202472191187
202370186185
202262186188
202158183184
202058181179
201983179182
2018101175181
201799172183
201691170181
201591167173
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% Average Students of Color
11%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202511%18%32%
202411%18%32%
202311%19%32%
20229%19%31%
202110%19%32%
202010%20%31%
20199%19%31%
201810%18%30%
20179%20%31%
20169%21%31%
20159%20%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
7,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202510:114:112:1
202410:114:112:1
202310:114:112:1
202211:114:112:1
202111:114:112:1
202011:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
54%

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

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%54%51%
20242%55%51%
20232%54%51%
20222%54%51%
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Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025111716
2024111716
2023111716
2022141716
201871716
201771616
201671616
201571616
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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
$3,450
$8,985

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$3,450$9,189$12,988
2024$3,450$6,308$10,159
2023$3,450$6,051$9,500
2022$3,900$5,243$8,989
2021$3,900$5,223$8,661
2020$3,800$4,962$8,383
2018$3,000$4,775$7,888
2017$3,000$5,087$7,628
2016$3,000$4,951$7,230
2015$3,000$4,985$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20257%26%31%
20247%25%30%
20237%26%30%
20187%24%27%
20177%24%26%
20167%25%25%
20157%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,390

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$500$2,422$4,864
2024$500$2,422$4,788
2023$500$2,295$4,663
2018$500$1,765$3,694
2017$500$1,729$3,658
2016$500$1,721$3,429
2015$500$1,616$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202595%89%83%
202495%94%88%
202395%94%88%
201895%95%88%
201795%95%88%
201695%95%88%
201595%95%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.290.560.65
20240.290.560.65
20230.260.560.65
20220.220.550.64
20210.220.560.64
20200.220.560.64
20190.230.530.64
20180.230.540.64
20170.220.510.62
20160.260.520.62
20150.260.510.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20254%3%8%
20244%3%8%
20237%3%8%
20225%3%8%
20215%3%7%
20205%3%7%
20195%3%7%
20185%3%7%
20174%3%6%
20164%3%7%
20154%3%6%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,204 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20232%5%6%
20222%5%6%
20212%5%7%
20202%6%7%
20193%5%6%
20183%5%6%
20173%5%6%
20163%5%6%
20153%4%6%
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# White Students
191 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
84%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202584%60%48%
202484%60%48%
202386%59%48%
202288%60%50%
202188%60%50%
202088%60%51%
201988%63%52%
201887%63%52%
201788%66%54%
201686%65%54%
201586%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
27 Students
30,555 Students
% of Others Students
12%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontcalm County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202512%30%34%
202412%30%33%
20234%30%33%
20223%29%31%
20213%29%31%
20203%28%31%
20192%27%30%
20183%27%30%
20173%24%30%
20165%25%29%
20155%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Montcalm County, MI?
3 private preschools are located in Montcalm County, MI.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Montcalm County?
100% of private preschools in Montcalm County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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