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Best Hillsdale County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 435 students in Hillsdale County, MI (there are , serving 5,268 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
88% of private schools in Hillsdale County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hillsdale County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Freedom Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
9400 Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
Hillsdale Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1 Academy Ln
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-8644
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Map of Amish School #1
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
11860 Carpenter Rd
Camden, MI 49232
Map of Bird Lake Bible School
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Sports: 4
Christian
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
Map of Country Side Montessori School
Gr: PK | 24 students
Montessori School
2551 W Bacon Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2030
Map of New Hope Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Brethren
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
Map of Pittssford Sda School
Gr: 2-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5085 S Waldron Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-4143
Map of Ridgeview Camden School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
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Hillsdale County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of The Manor
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Special Education School
115 East Street
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Map of Ramson Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
6611 Tamarack Rd
Osseo, MI 49266

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
435 Students
146,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,210
$8,925
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
334 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# 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
70 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Hillsdale Academy and Freedom Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hillsdale County?
8 private schools are located in Hillsdale County.
How diverse are private schools in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hillsdale County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsdale County?
88% of private schools in Hillsdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).
Which private schools in Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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