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Smiths Creek Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 265 students in Smiths Creek, MI, 20% of all K-12 students in Smiths Creek, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Smiths Creek, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Smiths Creek Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
(1)
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Map of Blue Water Christian Academy
Blue Water Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Christian
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
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Smiths Creek, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
265
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Smiths Creek)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
265 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
9%
19%
0.41
0.52
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
202 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
75%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Smiths Creek, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Smiths Creek, MI is New Life Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Smiths Creek?
2 private schools are located in Smiths Creek.
What percentage of students in Smiths Creek go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Smiths Creek are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smiths Creek?
100% of private schools in Smiths Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Smiths Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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