For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 719 students in Saint Joseph, MI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Saint Joseph, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Saint Joseph Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Saint Joseph, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Peace Boulevard KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
219 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Saint Joseph?
4 private elementary schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Joseph?
100% of private elementary schools in Saint Joseph are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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