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St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Ev. Lutheran School, Bay City, Michigan

Best Bay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 1,844 students in Bay County, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bay County, MI include St. John's Lutheran School, All Saints Central Middle & High School, and Bethel Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Bay County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
749 N Pine Road
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-4508
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Ev. Lutheran School, Bay City, Michigan
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Michael Continuation School
(Catholic)
310 E 2nd St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3063
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6094 Westside Saginaw Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4450
Gr: PK-7 | 109 students
Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20 E Salzburg Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Auburn Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
114 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1145 W. Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-3530
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
St. Bartholomew Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1033 E. Beaver Rd.
Kawkawlin, MI 48631
(989) 684-6751
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Amelith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1664 Amelith Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-0176
Gr: PK-7 | 35 students
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2515 Broadway St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Sports: 7
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1557 W Seidlers Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4264
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Bay County, Michigan

Bay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prince of Peace Preschool (Closed 2012)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
317 W Center St
Linwood, MI 48634
(989) 697-3100
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
900 S Grant St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-5085
Gr: K-6 | 81 students
1010 9 Mile Rd
Kawkawlin, MI 48631
(989) 662-6966
Gr: K-6 | 28 students

Overview

This County (Bay County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,844 Students
121,919 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
126 Teachers
9,680 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,143
$9,286
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,550
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
38 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,396 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
72%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
170 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
415 Students
28,016 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bay County, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bay County, MI include St. John's Lutheran School, All Saints Central Middle & High School, and Bethel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bay County?
17 private elementary schools are located in Bay County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bay County?
Bay County private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bay County?
100% of private elementary schools in Bay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Bay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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