For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 955 students in Saint Joseph, MI (there are , serving 3,029 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School, Michigan Lutheran High School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked Saint Joseph ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Saint Joseph, Michigan ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Peace Boulevard KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
219 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Joseph, MI include Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School, Michigan Lutheran High School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Joseph?
6 private schools are located in Saint Joseph.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Saint Joseph go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
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