For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 50 students in Sanilac County, MI.
100% of private elementary schools in Sanilac County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Elementary Schools in Sanilac County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
5421 Shabbona Rd
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
Gr: K-9 | 50 students
Sanilac County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandusky Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
230 E Mills Street
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-4929
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-4929
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Overview
This County (Sanilac County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
50 Students
123,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
5,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
48 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
89%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
n/a
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Sanilac County, MI?
1 private elementary schools are located in Sanilac County, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sanilac County?
100% of private elementary schools in Sanilac County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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