Private School Review - Established 2003

Sturgis Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 357 students in Sturgis, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Sturgis, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 357
  • Average Tuition: $2,475
  • Average Class Size: 34 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Sturgis, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 357
  • Average Tuition: $2,475
  • Average Class Size: 34 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Sturgis, MI School Trends

Private Elementary Schools in Sturgis, MI (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
View Profile
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
View Profile
Map of Nottawa Christian School
Nottawa Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
View Profile
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
View Profile
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
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sturgis, Michigan

Sturgis, Michigan 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
View Profile

Sturgis, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
357
Students
+4.7% (+16 students) 10-yr
$2,475
Avg. Tuition
+6.5% (+$150) 10-yr
34
Avg. Class Size
+161.5% (+21 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+12.5% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sturgis)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
665 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearSturgis, MI Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20166
20156
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
357 Students
121,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202571189199
202471184192
202375181193
202284185205
202184182201
202070178188
201965173193
201865171190
201764174199
201657171196
201557165183
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Students of Color
9%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%18%33%
20249%18%32%
20236%19%32%
20227%19%32%
20217%19%31%
20208%19%31%
20197%18%31%
20187%17%30%
20177%19%31%
20168%20%31%
20158%19%31%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

0.43
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.430.510.64
20240.430.510.64
20230.400.530.63
20220.490.520.62
20210.490.520.62
20200.400.520.62
20190.460.490.61
20180.460.490.60
20170.500.460.59
20160.500.460.59
20150.500.460.58
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
17 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20233%3%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%3%8%
20175%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20154%3%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
3 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
259 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
72%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202573%66%55%
202473%66%55%
202374%65%55%
202266%66%57%
202166%66%57%
202075%66%58%
201968%68%59%
201868%69%59%
201764%71%61%
201664%71%61%
201564%71%61%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
75 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%22%22%
202420%22%22%
202322%22%22%
202229%22%22%
202129%21%20%
202020%21%19%
201927%20%20%
201827%20%20%
201730%18%19%
201630%18%18%
201530%18%18%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201712:114:111:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%55%54%
20241%55%54%
20231%55%53%
20221%56%53%
20211%57%53%
20201%57%53%
20191%57%52%
20181%57%52%
20171%56%51%
20161%56%51%
20151%57%50%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
34 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025341616
2024341615
2023341615
2022341615
2021341615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016131615
2015131515
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
$7,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,475$9,545$14,043
2024$2,475$6,996$12,357
2023$2,475$6,860$11,693
2022$2,475$6,330$11,199
2021$2,475$6,143$10,824
2020$2,450$5,764$10,496
2019$2,450$5,961$10,300
2018$2,450$5,857$10,056
2017$2,450$5,572$9,712
2016$2,325$5,477$9,307
2015$2,325$5,460$8,903
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202525%30%34%
202425%29%33%
202325%29%33%
202225%28%32%
202125%29%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSturgis, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202597%88%81%
202497%93%85%
202397%93%85%
202297%94%85%
202197%94%86%
202095%94%86%
201995%94%85%
201895%93%85%
201795%93%86%
201695%93%85%
201595%92%86%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Sturgis, MI?
5 private elementary schools are located in Sturgis, MI.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sturgis?
Sturgis private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sturgis?
100% of private elementary schools in Sturgis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Sturgis are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (MI):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: