#25 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Livingston Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Brighton
Brighton, MI
A+Overall grade232 students4 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Michigan
Private schools in Michigan with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 381 schools.
#26 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Tree of Life School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
One of the most diverse private schools in Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
A+Overall grade97 students8 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Michigan
Saginaw, MI
A+Overall grade192 students8 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. Augustine Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Richmond, MI
A+Overall grade148 students9 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Michigan
Saginaw, MI
A+Overall grade66 students9 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
A+Overall grade77 students10 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. Martha School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Okemos
Okemos, MI
A+Overall grade136 students11 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Guardian Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Christian schools in Michigan
Dearborn, MI
A+Overall grade169 students10 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Schools in Michigan
FR Gabriel Richard High School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade498 students11 students per teacher
#34 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade139 students10 students per teacher
#35 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Charlotte Mason Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
A+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Green Hills School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 25 independent schools in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade692 students8 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Lincoln Park, MI
A+Overall grade93 students9 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Saint Joseph, MI
A+Overall grade129 students9 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Schools in Michigan
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
#40 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Alma, MI
A+Overall grade99 students10 students per teacher
#41 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Zion Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Bay City
Bay City, MI
A+Overall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Bishop Foley Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Madison Heights, MI
A+Overall grade276 students12 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Schools in Michigan
FR Marquette Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Marquette, MI
A+Overall grade120 students9 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Montessori school in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, MI
A+Overall grade64 students5 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Schools in Michigan
St. Joseph Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
A+Overall grade79 students11 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Daycroft School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori schools in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade95 students3 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Schools in Michigan
Spring Vale Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Owosso
Owosso, MI
A+Overall grade62 students5 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Schools in Michigan
All Saints Catholic Middle & High School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Bay City, MI
A+Overall grade140 students10 students per teacher
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