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Best Isabella County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,122 students in Isabella County, MI (there are , serving 7,366 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
71% of private schools in Isabella County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Isabella County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students
Catholic
316 E Michigan St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-1457
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Map of Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School
Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Catholic
200 S Franklin Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9530
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Map of Great Lakes Mennonite School
Great Lakes Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 49 students
Mennonite
720 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
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Map of Mt. Pleasant Sda Elementary School
Mt. Pleasant Sda Elementary School
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1730 E Pickard Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-3231
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Map of Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Gr: K-5 | 93 students
7498 E Broadway Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-4453
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Map of St. Joseph The Worker School
St. Joseph The Worker School
Gr: K-6 | 91 students
Catholic
2091 N Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3970
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Map of White Pine Montessori Children's Center
White Pine Montessori Children's Center
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
Montessori School
701 E Maple St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-8272
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearIsabella County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20207
20198
20188
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,122 Students
146,195 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025160180179
2024160174172
2023155174174
2022183178185
2021183176180
2020162172171
2019141168175
2018141166172
2017192170180
2016192167178
2015192162167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514%19%34%
202414%19%34%
202314%19%33%
202217%20%33%
202117%20%32%
202017%20%32%
201918%19%31%
201818%18%31%
201720%20%32%
201620%21%32%
201520%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
20227:113:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.290.520.65
20240.290.520.65
20230.300.530.65
20220.350.520.64
20210.350.520.64
20200.340.530.64
20190.360.500.63
20180.360.500.63
20170.320.470.61
20160.320.480.61
20150.320.470.61
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# American Indian Students
48 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
967 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
84%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202584%65%52%
202484%66%52%
202383%65%52%
202279%65%54%
202179%65%54%
202080%65%54%
201980%67%56%
201880%67%56%
201782%70%58%
201682%70%58%
201582%70%58%
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# 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
94 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
8%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIsabella County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20258%23%26%
20248%22%26%
20239%23%25%
202210%23%25%
202110%23%25%
202010%22%24%
20196%21%24%
20186%21%23%
20175%19%22%
20165%19%22%
20155%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Isabella County, MI include Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School and Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in Isabella County?
7 private schools are located in Isabella County.
How diverse are private schools in Isabella County?
Isabella County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Isabella County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Isabella County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Isabella County?
71% of private schools in Isabella County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?

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