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Saint Joseph Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 967 students in Saint Joseph, MI, 24% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Saint Joseph, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint Joseph Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
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Michigan Lutheran High School Photo
Michigan Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Other Lutheran
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
(1)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
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Map of Great Lakes Montessori
Great Lakes Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
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Map of Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Catholic
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
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Saint Joseph, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Peace Boulevard KinderCare
Peace Boulevard KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
219 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
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Saint Joseph, MI Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
967
Students
$7,950
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Joseph)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
967 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
21%
19%
0.57
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
14 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
583 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
60%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
251 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1166
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$27.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Trinity Lutheran School, Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School, and Michigan Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Joseph?
6 private schools are located in Saint Joseph.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Saint Joseph go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Joseph?
100% of private schools in Saint Joseph are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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