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Paw Paw Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 135 students in Paw Paw, MI.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
666 Schools
# Students
135 Students
121,769 Students
% Students of Color
18%
18%
0.58
0.51
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
61 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
45%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
170 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
27,903 Students
% of Others Students
47%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
9,753 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,390
$7,989
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,922

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Paw Paw, MI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Paw Paw, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Paw Paw?
100% of private elementary schools in Paw Paw are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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