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Dearborn Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 791 students in Dearborn Heights, MI, 7% of all K-12 students in Dearborn Heights, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
80% of private schools in Dearborn Heights, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Dearborn Heights, MI (2026-27)

Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
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Map of Dreamy Islamic Academy
Dreamy Islamic Academy
Gr: K-5 | 86 students
Islamic
27325 W Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-9999
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Map of St. Anselm Elementary School
St. Anselm Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Catholic
17700 W Outer Dr
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 563-3430
(1)
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Map of St. Linus Catholic School
St. Linus Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
6466 N Evangeline St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5320
(1)
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Map of Wise Academy
Wise Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Islamic
922 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 800-8901
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Dearborn Heights, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Caroline Education Community International Psa
Caroline Education Community International Psa
Gr: K-12 | 1,186 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
22759 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(248) 667-1400
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Map of Hand N Hand Child Care Center-immanuel Lutheran
Hand N Hand Child Care Center-immanuel Lutheran
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
27055 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 277-2735
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Map of St. Albert The Great Catholic School
St. Albert The Great Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
4671 Parker Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1144
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Map of St. Mel Catholic School
St. Mel Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
7506 N Inkster Road
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-6270
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Map of St. Sabina School
St. Sabina School
Gr: K-8 | 164 students
Catholic
8147 Arnold Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-5628
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Map of St. Sebastian Catholic School
St. Sebastian Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
3997 Merrick
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 563-6640
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Dearborn Heights, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
791
Students
-31.9% (-371 students) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+5.6% (+1 student) 9-yr
12%
Students of Color
-7.7% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.3% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dearborn Heights)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
893 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDearborn Heights, MI Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20218
20209
20197
20187
20178
20168
20157
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# Students
791 Students
146,195 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025137180179
2024137174172
2023289174174
2022266178185
2021248176180
2020224172171
2019143168175
2018143166172
2017152170180
2016152167178
2015166162167
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% Students of Color
12%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%19%34%
202412%19%34%
202364%19%33%
202271%20%33%
202161%20%32%
202060%20%32%
201922%19%31%
201822%18%31%
201716%20%32%
201615%21%32%
201513%20%32%
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0.49
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.500.520.65
20240.500.520.65
20230.560.530.65
20220.640.520.64
20210.700.520.64
20200.700.530.64
20190.590.500.63
20180.590.500.63
20170.480.470.61
20160.480.480.61
20150.510.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20195%3%4%
20185%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20232%3%9%
202213%4%8%
202112%4%9%
202012%4%9%
20197%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
29 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
202359%6%8%
202254%5%7%
202144%5%7%
202043%6%8%
20196%5%7%
20186%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
563 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
68%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202567%65%52%
202467%66%52%
202331%65%52%
202223%65%54%
202130%65%54%
202030%65%54%
201959%67%56%
201859%67%56%
201769%70%58%
201669%70%58%
201565%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
189 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202524%23%26%
202424%22%26%
20237%23%25%
20228%23%25%
202111%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201923%21%24%
201823%21%23%
201721%19%22%
201621%19%22%
201528%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202319:114:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearDearborn Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025191715
2024191715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020181715
2019181615
2018181615
2017181615
2016181615
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI?
5 private schools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI.
How diverse are private schools in Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Dearborn Heights go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Dearborn Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dearborn Heights?
80% of private schools in Dearborn Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Dearborn Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dearborn Heights include: St. Anselm Elementary School vs. Dearborn Heights Montessori Center

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