Why should I send my child to Manistee Catholic Central?
There are many great reasons to send your child to MCC. For some parents, they are in search of academic excellence, while others seek individualized attention for their child within the classroom. Many are also looking for a Christ-centered education with Catholic traditions. Manistee Catholic strives to excel in all the above while also offering a wide variety of sports, extracurricular activities, service projects and organized groups.
I already pay taxes, why should I spend more money to send my child to Manistee Catholic Central?
An education at Manistee Catholic is a priceless investment for your child. Students receive a quality education that surpasses local alternatives. This education not only provides access to numerous educational and career opportunities, but it is taught within the walls of a school that’s faith-based and Christ-centered. Your child will not only exceed in his/her studies, but they will learn the importance of faith, Christian values and Catholic traditions.
Can I afford to send my child to Manistee Catholic Central?
Sending your child to a private school can involve financial sacrifice. However, over 45% of MCC students receive some form of financial assistance. Discounts are also provided for families with more than one student. Several additional programs such as SCRIP are available to help families individually offset tuition expenses.

How do we apply for Financial Assistance?
Parents can complete a CTS Application (Covenant Tuition Services). This provides MCC personnel with information that helps determine a family’s ability to afford tuition. CTS applications are available at sabers.org or in the school office. All information will be kept secure and confidential with CTS and authorized staff at MCC. For tuition assistance application, click here.
MCC has a 100% graduation rate.
And a 93% college persistence rate*.
(*Continuing to sophomore year after freshman)
Does MCC have sports and other extracurricular activities?
Yes, MCC has a wide variety of sports teams, as well as extracurricular activities and organized groups. Our Sports Program is offered to students in grades 4th-12th, while extracurricular activities and groups are offered in grades 1st through 12th. MCC does co-op with local schools for additional sports. For a complete list, click here.
MCC offers low tuition among Catholic schools in Northern Michigan.
Do students wear uniforms?
Yes, students are required to wear uniforms. Uniforms promote a feeling of unity within the school and remove traditional social group appearances. School uniforms can be purchased, or parents can visit our sharing table where families share lightly used school uniforms.
Can my child attend MCC if we’re not Catholic?
YES. MCC accepts students from all faith traditions. We offer a Christ-centered learning environment that encourages students to treat each other with care and respect. Catholic traditions and teachings do take place during the school week; students from other faith traditions participate in those activities. Since substantial support for the school comes from contributions made at weekly Sunday Masses, non-Catholic families are asked to pay slightly higher tuition.
Studies show that families who send their children to schools with uniforms spend less on student clothing than their counterparts.
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