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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 55 students in Houghton County, MI (there are , serving 5,350 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Houghton County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Copper Country Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Map of Pelkie Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
37090 Tapiola Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 353-7481

Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,900
$8,925
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.52
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
46 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
84%
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
8 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Houghton County, MI is Copper Country Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Houghton County?
2 private schools are located in Houghton County.
What percentage of students in Houghton County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Houghton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houghton County?
100% of private schools in Houghton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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