For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 793 students in St. Clair County, MI.
The top ranked private preschools in St. Clair County, MI include St. Marys Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic, and New Life Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked St. Clair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5517 Griswold Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic School
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Blue Water Christian Academy
(Christian)
1620 Wadhams Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 367-4257
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Country Meadows Montessori
Montessori School
8622 Dixie Hwy
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2042
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2042
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
7043 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0078
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0078
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
6995 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 385-4461
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 385-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
St. Clair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
11089 Yale Rd
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-2906
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-2906
Gr: K-5 | 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in St. Clair County, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in St. Clair County, MI include St. Marys Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic, and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in St. Clair County?
7 private preschools are located in St. Clair County.
How diverse are private preschools in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in St. Clair County?
Which private preschools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in St. Clair County include: Blue Water Christian Academy vs. New Life Christian Academy, St. Marys Catholic School vs. Holy Cross Catholic, Holy Cross Catholic vs. St. Marys Catholic School
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