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).
Private Schools in 49079, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
508 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
721 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students
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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