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Best Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,434 students in Jackson County, MI (there are 66 public schools, serving 21,604 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
91% of private schools in Jackson County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lumen Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
915 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-3385
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lumen Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
3483 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-0630
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 21 students Acceptance rate listed
Queen Of The Miraculous Medal School
(Catholic)
811 S Wisner Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-2664
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
405 E North St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-1714
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
(Catholic)
(1)
116 E Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 784-8811
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4900 McCain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-2105
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Dba Felician Childrens Center
Montessori School (Catholic)
205 Seymour Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3876
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Jackson Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
801 Halstead Blvd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6161
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Jackson Christian Middle/High School
(Christian)
4200 Lowe Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 783-2658
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
911 Napoleon Rd
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-2088
Gr: K-7 | 101 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17999 Washburn Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(734) 428-7222
Gr: 3-12 | 11 students
3600 County Farm Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-1280
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
717 North Waterloo St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-4660
Gr: K-8 | 68 students

Overview

This County (Jackson County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,434 Students
148,021 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
191 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,712
$10,340
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$940
$2,932
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$30 million
$35.1 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
72 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,711 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
69%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
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
545 Students
34,874 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jackson County, MI?
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
10 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
91% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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