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Paw Paw Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 135 students in Paw Paw, MI, 6% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Paw Paw, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Paw Paw, MI (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Catholic
508 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
721 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
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Paw Paw, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
135
Students
$2,390
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paw Paw)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
135 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
18%
19%
0.58
0.52
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
61 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
45%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
47%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,390
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,389

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Paw Paw, MI?
2 private schools are located in Paw Paw, MI.
What percentage of students in Paw Paw go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paw Paw?
100% of private schools in Paw Paw are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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