48603 Michigan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,388 students in 48603, MI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,646 public students). 34% of all K-12 students in 48603, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 48603, MI include Valley Lutheran High School, Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School, and Peace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in 48603, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,388
  • Average Tuition: $7,136
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 48603 Michigan School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,388
  • Average Tuition: $7,136
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 48603 Michigan School Trends

Top Ranked 48603 Michigan Private Schools (2026-27)

Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
(8)
Peace Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3161 Lawndale Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
Valley Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Map of Bethany Lutheran School
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Map of Gethsemane Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
(3)
Map of Growing Years Christian School
Gr: NS | 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2190 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
Nouvel Catholic Central High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 48603, MI?
The top ranked private schools in 48603, MI include Valley Lutheran High School, Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School, and Peace Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 48603?
8 private schools are located in 48603.
How diverse are private schools in 48603?
48603 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in 48603 go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in 48603 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48603?
100% of private schools in 48603 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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