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Shiawassee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 345 students in Shiawassee County, MI (there are 28 public schools, serving 9,978 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Shiawassee County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shiawassee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
811 E. Oliver St.
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7766
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Map of Laingsburg Christian School
Laingsburg Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
901 E Grand River Rd
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 656-2081
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Map of Life In Christ Christian School
Life In Christ Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1833 M 21
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 720-6872
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Map of Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
520 W Stewart St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2234
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Spring Vale Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Christian
4150 S M-52
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2391
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Shiawassee County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4269 S Durand Road
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-4698
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Map of Owosso Sda School
Owosso Sda School
Gr: 4-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1215 Summit St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-6562
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
345 Students
146,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,825
$8,963
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
168 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
68%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
46 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shiawassee County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Shiawassee County, MI is St. Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Shiawassee County?
5 private schools are located in Shiawassee County.
How diverse are private schools in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Shiawassee County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Shiawassee County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shiawassee County?
100% of private schools in Shiawassee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Shiawassee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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