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East Lansing Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 624 students in East Lansing, MI, 12% of all K-12 students in East Lansing, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private schools in East Lansing, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked East Lansing Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Greater Lansing Islamic School
Greater Lansing Islamic School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Catholic
915 Alton Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
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East Lansing KinderCare Photo
East Lansing KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
525 East Saginaw Highway
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-6166
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Stepping Stones Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
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East Lansing, MI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
624
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Lansing)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
624 Students
146,048 Students
% Students of Color
25%
19%
0.65
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
59 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
292 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
47%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
221 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
35%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked private schools in East Lansing, MI include St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School and Greater Lansing Islamic School.
How many private schools are located in East Lansing?
4 private schools are located in East Lansing.
What percentage of students in East Lansing go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in East Lansing are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Lansing?
50% of private schools in East Lansing are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).
Which private schools in East Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in East Lansing include: East Lansing KinderCare vs. Stepping Stones Montessori School

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