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Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Michigan

The average private elementary school in Michigan was founded around 1952 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Michigan is St. Mary Elementary School, founded in 1836.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MI Schools Ranked: 404
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1836–1868
  • MI School Avg.: 1952
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MI Schools Ranked: 404
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1836–1868
  • MI School Avg.: 1952
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Michigan (year founded range: 1836–1868, avg 1952)
Year Founded Range: 1836 1877 Avg. Year Founded: 1861

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Michigan (2026-27)

Showing 404 schools
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
#1St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
Catholic
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
1836year founded
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Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo
#2Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: K-8 | 135 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1229 Labrosse St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
1838year founded
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Map of Holy Ghost Lutheran School
#3Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3563 Heiss Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-0509
(2)
1844year founded
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Map of St. Lorenz Lutheran School
#4(T4–T5)St. Lorenz Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
1845year founded
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St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo
#4(T4–T5)St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23000 Gratiot Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 777-6300
1845year founded
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
#6Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
1847year founded
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
#7St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 109 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6094 Westside Saginaw Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4450
1848year founded
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Map of Holy Cross Lutheran School
#8(T8–T9)Holy Cross Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
1849year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
#8(T8–T9)St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2970 West Labo Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2522
1849year founded
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Map of St. Marys Catholic School
#10St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
800 Orchard St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 329-4150
1850year founded
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
#11(T11–T12)Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
1851year founded
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Map of St. Michael S Lutheran School
#11(T11–T12)St. Michael S Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
1851year founded
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Map of ISJ Academy
#13ISJ Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-0505
(1)
1859year founded
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
#14Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
1861year founded
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St. John's Lutheran School Photo
#15St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
1862year founded
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Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
#16(T16–T17)Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
1865year founded
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Map of Divine Providence Academy At St. Joseph
#16(T16–T17)Divine Providence Academy At St. Joseph
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Catholic
18768 8th Ave
Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-5300
1865year founded
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
#18Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
47120 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 286-7076
1866year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#19Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
1867year founded
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Photo
#20St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
540 Elizabeth St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-0911
(3)
1868year founded
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Holy Cross Catholic Photo
#21(T21–T22)Holy Cross Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
(2)
1869year founded
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
#21(T21–T22)Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1401 Harding Street
Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-2152
1869year founded
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
#23(T23–T26)Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
1304 Alpine Church Rd Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-0696
1870year founded
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St. Mary Catholic School Photo
#23(T23–T26)St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
2 Union Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 468-4570
1870year founded
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St. Mary's School Photo
#23(T23–T26)St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
1870year founded
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Map of St. Peters Lutheran School
#23(T23–T26)St. Peters Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 W Bellevue St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6684
1870year founded
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Map of Battle Creek Academy
#27(T27–T28)Battle Creek Academy
Gr: K-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
480 Parkway Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-1278
1872year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#27(T27–T28)Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4900 McCain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-2105
1872year founded
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Map of All Saints Central Middle & High School
#29(T29–T32)All Saints Central Middle & High School
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1873year founded
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St. John The Evangelist Elementary School Photo
#29(T29–T32)St. John The Evangelist Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
405 E North St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-1714
1873year founded
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St. Mary's Visitation School Photo
#29(T29–T32)St. Mary's Visitation School
Gr: PK-7 | 42 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2455 146th Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
1873year founded
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Schools
#29(T29–T32)St. Marys Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Catholic
2455 146th Ave
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 681-9607
1873year founded
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Map of St. James Catholic School
#33St. James Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 40 students
Catholic
5149 Dowling Street
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-2972
1875year founded
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Map of Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
#34(T34–T35)Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1877year founded
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Map of Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
#34(T34–T35)Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Christian
3800 S 12th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
(1)
1877year founded
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