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St. Clair County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,116 students in St. Clair County, MI (there are 55 public schools, serving 21,419 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
89% of private schools in St. Clair County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Clair County Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Cross Catholic Photo
Holy Cross Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
(2)
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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 St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
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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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Map of Cardinal Mooney Catholic
Cardinal Mooney Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
660 S Water St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-8825
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Map of Country Meadows Montessori
Country Meadows Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
8622 Dixie Hwy
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2042
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
7043 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0078
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Map of St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School
St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Catholic
6995 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 385-4461
(1)
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Map of St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1429 Ballentine Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
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St. Clair County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School
Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
11089 Yale Rd
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-2906
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,116 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
88 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,492
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
760 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
68%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
309 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, MI include St. Marys Catholic School, New Life Christian Academy, and Holy Cross Catholic.
How many private schools are located in St. Clair County?
9 private schools are located in St. Clair County.
How diverse are private schools in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in St. Clair County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in St. Clair County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Clair County?
89% of private schools in St. Clair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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