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Best Niles Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Niles, MI (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,408 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Niles, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Niles, MI is St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Niles, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's School was thrilled to be able to collect a stage full of relief items for the victims of Hurricane Milton. We believe service is a powerful educational tool at St. Mary's!
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Niles Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
110 N Fairview Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5444
Gr: K-8 | 66 students

Overview

This Town (Niles)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
131 Students
146,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
11,466 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,569
$10,134
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
77 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%
# 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
20 Students
34,495 Students
% of Others Students
15%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Niles, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Niles, MI is St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Niles?
2 private schools are located in Niles.
What percentage of students in Niles go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Niles are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
100% of private schools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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