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Van Buren County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 412 students in Van Buren County, MI (there are 47 public schools, serving 15,570 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 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Van Buren County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Van Buren County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
718 Arbor Ct
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-4459
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Gobles Junior Academy Photo
Gobles Junior Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Seventh Day Adventist
32110 6th Ave
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-2704
(1)
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Saint Basil Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
94 Superior St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-3529
(1)
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Catholic
508 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
721 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
115 E Monroe St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7102
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
412 Students
146,113 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,697
$8,972
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,171
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
178 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
43%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
187 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
45%
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 Van Buren County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Van Buren County, MI is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Van Buren County?
6 private schools are located in Van Buren County.
How diverse are private schools in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Van Buren County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Van Buren County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Van Buren County?
100% of private schools in Van Buren County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Van Buren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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