For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 128 students in Osceola County, MI (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,701 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Osceola County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Osceola County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Osceola County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daystar Christian Academy
(Methodist)
3976 80th Ave
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-3771
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-3771
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
139 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5186
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5186
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Osceola County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
4151 Wild Turkey Trail
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2083
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2083
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students
Overview
This County (Osceola County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
128 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$10,240
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
116 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
89%
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
12 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Osceola County, MI?
2 private schools are located in Osceola County, MI.
What percentage of students in Osceola County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Osceola County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Osceola County?
100% of private schools in Osceola County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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