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48221 Michigan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,021 students in 48221, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,310 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 48221, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 48221, MI include Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten and University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy.
60% of private schools in 48221, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 48221 Michigan Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Methodist
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
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University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
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Map of Asa Higher Learning Preparatory
Asa Higher Learning Preparatory
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
20433 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 334-1558
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Map of Gesu Catholic School
Gesu Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
17139 Oak Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
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Map of Sugar N Spice Nursery School
Sugar N Spice Nursery School
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
16555 Wyoming Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-5600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 48221, MI?
How many private schools are located in 48221?
5 private schools are located in 48221.
How diverse are private schools in 48221?
48221 private schools are approximately 67% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in 48221 go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 48221 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48221?
60% of private schools in 48221 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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