#1 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Jackson
Jackson, MI
A+Overall grade100 students11 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
Private schools in Jackson County, MI with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
Trinity Lutheran School & Childcare Center
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Michigan
Jackson, MI
A+Overall grade64 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
Lumen Christi Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
The largest Catholic school in Jackson
Jackson, MI
B+Overall grade450 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
Queen of the Miraculous Medal School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
Jackson, MI
B+Overall grade272 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson Christian Elementary School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 Christian schools in Jackson
Jackson, MI
B+Overall grade105 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Jackson County, MI
St. John the Evangelist Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 4 Catholic schools in Jackson
Jackson, MI
B+Overall grade167 students12 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.