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Best St. Clair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,101 students in St. Clair County, MI (there are , serving 21,419 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
89% of private schools in St. Clair County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked St. Clair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Holy Cross Catholic Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
(2)
Map of New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
(1)
Map of St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Map of Blue Water Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Christian
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Map of Cardinal Mooney Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
660 S Water St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-8825
Map of Country Meadows Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
8622 Dixie Hwy
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2042
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
7043 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0078
Map of St. Edward On-the-lake Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Catholic
6995 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 385-4461
(1)
Map of St. Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1429 Ballentine Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 982-7906
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St. Clair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
11089 Yale Rd
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-2906

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,101 Students
146,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,492
$10,168
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
760 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
69%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
294 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, MI include Holy Cross Catholic, St. Marys Catholic School, and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in St. Clair County?
9 private schools are located in St. Clair County.
How diverse are private schools in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in St. Clair County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in St. Clair County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Clair County?
89% of private schools in St. Clair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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