For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 308 students in Saint Johns, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,500 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Saint Johns, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Saint Johns, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
201 E Cass St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2421
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2421
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Saint Johns, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grove Christian School (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
6990 E. Price Rd.
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Overview
This Town (Saint Johns)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
308 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,990
$10,240
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
241 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
78%
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
65 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Saint Johns, MI?
2 private schools are located in Saint Johns, MI.
What percentage of students in Saint Johns go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Johns?
100% of private schools in Saint Johns are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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