For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 308 students in 48879, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,619 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 48879, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in 48879, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in 48879, 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
48879, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 48879, MI?
2 private schools are located in 48879, MI.
What percentage of students in 48879 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 48879 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48879?
100% of private schools in 48879 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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