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Brighton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,448 students in Brighton, MI, 16% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
75% of private schools in Brighton, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,448
  • Average Tuition: $6,175
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Brighton, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,448
  • Average Tuition: $6,175
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Brighton, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Brighton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: K-8 | 450 students
Catholic
1001 Orndorf Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-7946
(1)
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Map of Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2101 S Hacker Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 227-6473
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Map of Brighton Montessori
Brighton Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Montessori School
5291 Ethel St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
(2)
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Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Presbyterian
9455 Hilton Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 494-4040
(8)
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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
9565 Musch Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-9050
(4)
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Livingston Christian Schools Photo
Livingston Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
7669 Brighton Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-1200
(2)
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy Photo
Maple Tree Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2944 S. Old US Hwy 23
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 225-8321
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Map of Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School
Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Baptist
9100 Lee Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-9402
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Brighton, MI Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,448
Students
$6,175
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,448 Students
145,997 Students
% Students of Color
5%
19%
0.47
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
890 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
67%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
406 Students
34,308 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
11,585 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,175
$8,540
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,075
$3,384
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
93%
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 Brighton, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Brighton, MI include Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School and St. Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Brighton?
8 private schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private schools in Brighton?
Brighton private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
75% of private schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?

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