For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 62 students in Sanilac County, MI (there are , serving 5,524 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Sanilac County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sanilac County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
草榴社区 Schools in Sanilac County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
5421 Shabbona Rd
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
Gr: K-9 | 50 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6770 Marlette St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-0115
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-0115
Gr: K | 12 students
Sanilac County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandusky Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
230 E Mills Street
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-4929
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-4929
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Overview
This County (Sanilac County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
62 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
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
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
51 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
77%
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
5 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
8%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sanilac County, MI?
2 private schools are located in Sanilac County, MI.
What percentage of students in Sanilac County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Sanilac County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sanilac County?
100% of private schools in Sanilac County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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