Private Schools in
Michigan
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 215 | |
| Lutheran | 109 | |
| Christian | 91 | |
| Nonsectarian | 67 | |
| Baptist | 39 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 583 | |
| Montessori | 31 | |
| Special program emphasis | 15 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 13 | |
| Special education | 7 |
Private Schools in Michigan
There are 650 private schools in Michigan that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Schools | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,626 | White | 16% | 210 | 1927 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Detroit Country Day School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,423 | White | -18% | 164 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Detroit Country Day School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,386 | White | -2% | 175 | 1914 | Special program emphasis |
| Caroline Education Community International Psa | KG–12th | Islamic | 1,244 | Black | 9% | 79 | Special program emphasis | |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 989 | White | 80% | 81 | Special program emphasis | |
| Catholic Central High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 977 | White | 53% | 56 | 1928 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Holy Family Regional School | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 937 | White | 20% | 58 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Holy Family Regional School,North Campus | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 936 | White | 20% | 55 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Griggs International Academy | KG–12th | Seventh-Day Adventist | 912 | White | 24% | 9 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Beth Jacob 1-8 | PK–12th | Jewish | 886 | White | 25% | 75 | 1914 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| North Pointe Christian Schools | PK–12th | Christian | 879 | White | 65% | 54 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy | 7th–12th | Roman Catholic | 876 | White | 48% | 64 | 1877 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Hudsonville Christian School | PK–8th | Christian | 866 | White | 7% | 45 | 1917 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Zeeland Christian School | PK–8th | Calvinist | 831 | White | 15% | 55 | 1915 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Divine Child High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 802 | White | -2% | 72 | 1958 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Grand Rapids Christian High School | 9th–12th | Christian | 786 | White | 53% | 50 | 1920 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Grandville Calvin Christian High School | PK–12th | Christian | 706 | White | 22% | 53 | 1955 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Our Lady of Sorrowscatholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 698 | White | 44% | 35 | 1995 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Lawrence Elementary School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 682 | Multiracial | 90% | 39 | 1930 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Unity Christian High School | 9th–12th | Christian | 644 | White | 5% | 38 | 1953 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| South Christian High School | 9th–12th | Calvinist | 644 | White | 13% | 40 | 1954 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Mercy High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 639 | White | 23% | 48 | 1945 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Greenhills School | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 635 | White | -1% | 71 | 1968 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Holland Christian High School | 9th–12th | Calvinist | 623 | White | 48% | 39 | 1896 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Plymouth Christian Academy | PK–12th | Baptist | 621 | White | 18% | 49 | 1979 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Michigan (542)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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