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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 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
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: $7,691
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Brighton, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,448
  • Average Tuition: $7,691
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Brighton, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Brighton Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: K-8 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 26 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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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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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 (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
1,448
Students
+54.7% (+512 students) 10-yr
$7,691
Avg. Tuition
+76.1% (+$3,324) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.8% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
894 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBrighton, MI Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20176
20166
20158
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# Students
1,448 Students
146,113 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025181180179
2024176174172
2023175174174
2022172178185
2021165176180
2020165172171
2019164168175
2018158166172
2017145170180
2016147167178
2015134162167
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% Students of Color
5%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%19%34%
20245%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20223%20%33%
20213%20%32%
20203%20%32%
20195%19%31%
20183%18%31%
20173%20%32%
20163%21%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.47
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.470.520.65
20240.470.520.65
20230.440.530.65
20220.320.520.64
20210.320.520.64
20200.320.530.64
20190.330.500.63
20180.280.500.63
20170.320.470.61
20160.320.480.61
20150.370.470.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
890 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
67%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202566%65%52%
202466%66%52%
202370%65%52%
202281%65%54%
202181%65%54%
202081%65%54%
201981%67%56%
201884%67%56%
201781%70%58%
201681%70%58%
201577%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
406 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%23%26%
202430%22%26%
202328%23%25%
202215%23%25%
202115%23%25%
202015%22%24%
201916%21%24%
201813%21%23%
201717%19%22%
201617%19%22%
201521%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
11,487 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202317:114:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202557%56%55%
202456%56%54%
202358%57%54%
202258%57%54%
202158%58%54%
202058%58%54%
201958%58%53%
201858%57%53%
201758%57%53%
201658%58%52%
201558%58%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025201715
2024191715
2023181715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,691
$9,023

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$7,691$10,340$15,012
2024$6,175$8,241$13,254
2023$5,750$7,920$12,626
2022$5,750$7,446$12,187
2021$5,613$7,244$11,800
2020$5,613$6,941$11,512
2019$5,538$7,136$11,293
2018$5,263$7,057$11,017
2017$4,600$6,868$10,708
2016$4,600$6,652$10,356
2015$4,367$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
13%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202513%32%34%
202413%32%34%
202313%31%34%
202213%31%33%
202113%31%33%
202013%31%32%
201913%30%31%
201813%29%30%
201713%29%30%
201613%30%29%
201513%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,075
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,075$2,932$7,073
2024$2,075$3,338$6,930
2023$1,575$3,230$6,469
2022$1,575$3,126$6,289
2021$1,575$2,408$6,055
2020$1,575$2,391$5,921
2019$1,575$2,478$5,795
2018$1,450$2,459$5,456
2017$1,450$2,431$5,319
2016$1,450$2,398$5,105
2015$1,450$2,307$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202595%88%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%94%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%94%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%93%85%
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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 St. Patrick School, Brighton Montessori, and Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran 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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