For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Bessemer, MI (there are , serving 343 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Bessemer, MI is Bluff View Christian School.
100% of private schools in Bessemer, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Bessemer 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
507 E Cinnebar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-6959
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-6959
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Tuition listed
Bessemer, Michigan 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Sebastian School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
304 East Iron Street
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0322
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0322
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Overview
This Town (Bessemer)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
10 Students
146,334 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
56%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
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
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
7 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
70%
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
3 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Bessemer, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Bessemer, MI is Bluff View Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer?
1 private schools are located in Bessemer.
What percentage of students in Bessemer go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bessemer are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer?
100% of private schools in Bessemer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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