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West Branch ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 94 students in West Branch, MI, 5% of all K-12 students in West Branch, MI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in West Branch, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked West Branch ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
935 W Houghton Ave
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
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West Branch, MI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

1
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
94
Students
-40.5% (-64 students) 10-yr
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Branch)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
893 Schools
# Students
94 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202594180179
202494174172
202382174174
202297178185
202197176180
202097172171
201999168175
201899166172
2017127170180
2016127167178
2015158162167
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% Students of Color
1%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%19%34%
20241%19%34%
20221%20%33%
20211%20%32%
20203%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20173%20%32%
20163%21%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.41
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.410.520.65
20240.410.520.65
20230.400.530.65
20220.450.520.64
20210.450.520.64
20200.330.530.64
20190.250.500.63
20180.250.500.63
20170.050.470.61
20160.050.480.61
20150.000.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20202%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
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# White Students
68 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
72%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202572%65%52%
202472%66%52%
202373%65%52%
202268%65%54%
202168%65%54%
202080%65%54%
201986%67%56%
201886%67%56%
201797%70%58%
201697%70%58%
2015100%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
25 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202527%23%26%
202427%22%26%
202327%23%25%
202231%23%25%
202131%23%25%
202017%22%24%
201912%21%24%
201812%21%23%
20171%19%22%
20161%19%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202219:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025161715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Branch, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$3,600$10,340$15,012
2024$3,600$8,241$13,254
2023$3,600$7,920$12,626
2022$3,600$7,446$12,187
2021$3,600$7,244$11,800
2020$3,600$6,941$11,512
2019$3,600$7,136$11,293
2018$3,600$7,057$11,017
2017$3,600$6,868$10,708
2016$3,600$6,652$10,356
2015$3,600$6,591$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Branch, MI?
The top ranked private schools in West Branch, MI is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in West Branch?
1 private schools are located in West Branch.
What percentage of students in West Branch go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in West Branch are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Branch?
100% of private schools in West Branch are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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