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Best 49079 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 135 students in 49079, MI (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,146 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 49079, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in 49079, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in 49079, MI (2026)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 49079, MI?
2 private schools are located in 49079, MI.
What percentage of students in 49079 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 49079 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 49079?
100% of private schools in 49079 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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