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St. Joseph County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 389 students in St. Joseph County, MI (there are 34 public schools, serving 10,060 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in St. Joseph County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in St. Joseph County (2026-27)

Map of Holy Angels Catholic School
Holy Angels Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Catholic
306 S Nottawa Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2088
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-7 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
601 S Douglas Avenue
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 273-2085
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Map of Lake Area Christian School
Lake Area Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 70 students
Sports: 3
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
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Map of Nottawa Christian School
Nottawa Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
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Map of Sturgis Christian School
Sturgis Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
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St. Joseph County Private Schools (Closed)

St. John's Lutheran School Photo
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1108 E Lafayette Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-3240
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
389 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
268 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
69%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
91 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in St. Joseph County, MI?
6 private schools are located in St. Joseph County, MI.
How diverse are private schools in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in St. Joseph County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in St. Joseph County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Joseph County?
100% of private schools in St. Joseph County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in St. Joseph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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