For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 797 students in Clinton County, MI.
The top ranked private elementary school in Clinton County, MI is St. Mary Elementary School.
100% of private elementary schools in Clinton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Clinton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1001 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 242-3138
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 242-3138
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Most Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
201 E Cass St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2421
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2421
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Clinton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grove Christian School (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
6990 E. Price Rd.
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 651-6021
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
St. Therese School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
2620 Turner St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 482-1634
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 482-1634
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Clinton County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Clinton County, MI is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clinton County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Clinton County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Clinton County?
Clinton County private elementary schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clinton County?
100% of private elementary schools in Clinton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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