Best Schoolcraft County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 154 students in Schoolcraft County, MI (there are 4 public schools, serving 916 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Schoolcraft County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Schoolcraft County, MI is St. Francis De Sales School.
100% of private schools in Schoolcraft County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Schoolcraft County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
(2)
210 Lake St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5512
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Bethel Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
118 E Elk St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-5561
Gr: K-11 | 8 students

Overview

This County (Schoolcraft County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
154 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
111 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
72%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
26 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Schoolcraft County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Schoolcraft County, MI is St. Francis De Sales School.
How many private schools are located in Schoolcraft County?
2 private schools are located in Schoolcraft County.
What percentage of students in Schoolcraft County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Schoolcraft County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Schoolcraft County?
100% of private schools in Schoolcraft County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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