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Best Oceana County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 213 students in Oceana County, MI (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,097 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Oceana County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oceana County Private Schools (2026-27)

New Era Christian School Photo
New Era Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1901 Oak Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
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Map of Oceana Christian School
Oceana Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Baptist
3258 N 72nd Ave
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOceana County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
213 Students
146,113 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025107180179
2024107174172
2023114174174
202293178185
202193176180
202093172171
201976168175
201876166172
201776170180
201676167178
201576162167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202516%19%34%
202416%19%34%
202316%19%33%
20226%20%33%
20216%20%32%
20206%20%32%
20192%19%31%
20182%18%31%
20172%20%32%
20162%21%32%
20152%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202590%56%55%
202490%56%54%
202390%57%54%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025131715
2024131715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
2016101615
2015101615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,972

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$5,500$10,340$15,012
2024$5,200$8,241$13,254
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.520.520.65
20240.520.520.65
20230.530.530.65
20220.390.520.64
20210.390.520.64
20200.390.530.64
20190.120.500.63
20180.120.500.63
20170.120.470.61
20160.120.480.61
20150.120.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
127 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
60%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202560%65%52%
202460%66%52%
202356%65%52%
202275%65%54%
202175%65%54%
202075%65%54%
201994%67%56%
201894%67%56%
201794%70%58%
201694%70%58%
201594%70%58%
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# 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
77 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOceana County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202536%23%26%
202436%22%26%
202340%23%25%
202223%23%25%
202123%23%25%
202023%22%24%
20194%21%24%
20184%21%23%
20174%19%22%
20164%19%22%
20154%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oceana County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Oceana County, MI is New Era Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Oceana County?
2 private schools are located in Oceana County.
What percentage of students in Oceana County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Oceana County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oceana County?
100% of private schools in Oceana County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Oceana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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