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Carleton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 177 students in Carleton, MI, 7% of all K-12 students in Carleton, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Carleton, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carleton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
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
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Map of Carleton Country Day School
Carleton Country Day School
Gr: PK | 48 students
Sports: 4
Daycare / Preschool
12707 Maxwell Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-8424
(1)
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Carleton, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
177
Students
+2.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carleton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
177 Students
146,113 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202589180179
202489174172
202376174174
202278178185
202178176180
202078172171
201972168175
201872166172
201787170180
201687167178
201587162167
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% Students of Color
6%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%19%34%
20246%19%34%
20237%19%33%
20229%20%33%
20219%20%32%
20209%20%32%
20199%19%31%
20189%18%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%21%32%
20155%20%32%
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0.52
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.520.520.65
20240.520.520.65
20230.520.530.65
20220.510.520.64
20210.510.520.64
20200.510.530.64
20190.500.500.63
20180.500.500.63
20170.320.470.61
20160.320.480.61
20150.320.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
90 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
51%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202551%65%52%
202451%66%52%
202348%65%52%
202261%65%54%
202161%65%54%
202061%65%54%
201963%67%56%
201863%67%56%
201780%70%58%
201680%70%58%
201580%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
84 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
47%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202547%23%26%
202447%22%26%
202350%23%25%
202235%23%25%
202135%23%25%
202035%22%24%
201933%21%24%
201833%21%23%
201718%19%22%
201618%19%22%
201518%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
11,487 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202319:114:111:1
202222:113:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201818:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$533

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearCarleton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$175$532$1,152
2024$175$424$1,128
2023$175$414$1,156
2022$175$457$1,102
2021$175$509$1,125
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carleton, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Carleton, MI is St. Patrick Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Carleton?
2 private schools are located in Carleton.
What percentage of students in Carleton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Carleton are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carleton?
50% of private schools in Carleton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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