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West Branch Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 94 students in West Branch, MI, 5% of all K-12 students in West Branch, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in West Branch, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Branch Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
935 W Houghton Ave
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
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West Branch, MI Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
94
Students
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Branch)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
894 Schools
# Students
94 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
1%
19%
0.41
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
68 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
72%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
25 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Branch, MI?
The top ranked private schools in West Branch, MI is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in West Branch?
1 private schools are located in West Branch.
What percentage of students in West Branch go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in West Branch are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Branch?
100% of private schools in West Branch are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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