Best East Lansing Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 618 students in East Lansing, MI (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,727 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in East Lansing, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in East Lansing, MI include Greater Lansing Islamic School and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
50% of private schools in East Lansing, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked East Lansing Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
Grades: NS-8
| 157 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
(Catholic)
915 Alton Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
East Lansing KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
525 East Saginaw Highway
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-6166
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Stepping Stones Montessori School
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Montessori School
(2)
1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked private schools in East Lansing, MI include Greater Lansing Islamic School and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School.
How many private schools are located in East Lansing, MI?
4 private schools are located in East Lansing, MI.
What percentage of students in East Lansing, MI go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in East Lansing, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Lansing, MI?
50% of private schools in East Lansing, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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