For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 135 students in Paw Paw, MI (there are , serving 2,146 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Paw Paw, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Paw Paw, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
508 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
721 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(719) 589-3271
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students
Overview
This Town (Paw Paw)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
135 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,390
$10,154
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,986
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
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
11 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
61 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
45%
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
63 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
47%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Paw Paw, MI?
2 private schools are located in Paw Paw, MI.
What percentage of students in Paw Paw go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paw Paw?
100% of private schools in Paw Paw are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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