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Best Niles Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 65 students in Niles, MI.
The top-ranked private preschool in Niles, MI is St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Niles, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Preschools (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

Overview

This Town (Niles)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
65 Students
103,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
7,610 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,569
$9,076
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,676 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
3,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,243 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
34 Students
60,921 Students
% White Students
52%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
111 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
16 Students
30,933 Students
% of Others Students
25%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Niles, MI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Niles, MI is St. Mary's School.
How many private preschools are located in Niles?
1 private preschools are located in Niles.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
100% of private preschools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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