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Saint Joseph Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 560 students in Saint Joseph, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Saint Joseph, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Joseph Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
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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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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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
560
Students
-24.6% (-183 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
+7.1% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Joseph)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
589 Schools
# Students
560 Students
103,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025187198191
2024187191187
2023198186185
2022298186188
2021298183184
2020298181179
2019288179182
2018288175181
2017257172183
2016257170181
2015248167173
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% Students of Color
15%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515%18%32%
202415%18%32%
202312%19%32%
202210%19%31%
202110%19%32%
202010%20%31%
201910%19%31%
201810%18%30%
201713%20%31%
201613%21%31%
201514%20%31%
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0.56
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.560.560.65
20240.560.560.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.490.550.64
20210.490.560.64
20200.490.560.64
20190.470.530.64
20180.470.540.64
20170.420.510.62
20160.420.520.62
20150.460.510.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20173%2%3%
20163%2%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%3%8%
20244%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%7%
20193%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20172%3%6%
20162%3%7%
20152%3%6%
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# Black Students
27 Students
4,204 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%4%6%
20245%4%6%
20235%5%6%
20222%5%6%
20212%5%7%
20202%6%7%
20192%5%6%
20182%5%6%
20172%5%6%
20162%5%6%
20151%4%6%
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# White Students
331 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
59%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202559%60%48%
202459%60%48%
202361%59%48%
202266%60%50%
202166%60%50%
202066%60%51%
201969%63%52%
201869%63%52%
201773%66%54%
201673%65%54%
201568%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
171 Students
30,555 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%30%34%
202430%30%33%
202330%30%33%
202227%29%31%
202127%29%31%
202027%28%31%
201924%27%30%
201824%27%30%
201720%24%30%
201620%25%29%
201527%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
7,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Joseph, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520:114:112:1
202420:114:112:1
202325:114:112:1
202217:114:112:1
202117:114:112:1
202017:114:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201515:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$8,985
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Saint Joseph, MI is Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Saint Joseph?
3 private preschools are located in Saint Joseph.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Saint Joseph?
100% of private preschools in Saint Joseph are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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