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East Lansing Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 624 students in East Lansing, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private elementary schools in East Lansing, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked East Lansing Private Elementary 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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Stepping Stones Montessori School Photo
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
(2)
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East Lansing, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
624
Students
-10.3% (-72 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+31.6% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Lansing)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
624 Students
121,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025208189199
2024208184192
2023206181193
2022212185205
2021212182201
2020205178188
2019211173193
2018211171190
2017222174199
2016222171196
2015232165183
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% Students of Color
25%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202525%18%33%
202425%18%32%
202339%19%32%
202237%19%32%
202137%19%31%
202036%19%31%
201941%18%31%
201841%17%30%
201718%19%31%
201618%20%31%
201519%19%31%
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0.65
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.650.510.64
20240.650.510.64
20230.690.530.63
20220.690.520.62
20210.690.520.62
20200.680.520.62
20190.650.490.61
20180.650.490.60
20170.460.460.59
20160.460.460.59
20150.460.460.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20235%4%5%
20225%3%5%
20215%3%5%
20205%3%5%
20195%3%4%
20185%3%4%
20179%3%4%
20169%3%4%
20159%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%5%8%
20249%5%8%
202320%6%8%
202219%5%7%
202119%6%8%
202020%6%8%
201926%5%8%
201826%5%8%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
292 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
47%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202547%66%55%
202447%66%55%
202345%65%55%
202245%66%57%
202145%66%57%
202047%66%58%
201952%68%59%
201852%69%59%
201772%71%61%
201672%71%61%
201572%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
221 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
35%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202535%22%22%
202435%22%22%
202326%22%22%
202227%22%22%
202127%21%20%
202024%21%19%
201913%20%20%
201813%20%20%
201714%18%19%
201614%18%18%
201514%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201916:113:111:1
201816:113:111:1
201716:114:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%55%54%
20246%55%54%
20236%55%53%
20226%56%53%
20216%57%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025181616
2024181615
2023181615
2022181615
2021181615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$7,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$5,000$9,545$14,043
2024$5,000$6,996$12,357
2023$5,000$6,860$11,693
2022$5,000$6,330$11,199
2021$5,000$6,143$10,824
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearEast Lansing, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202580%88%81%
202480%93%85%
202380%93%85%
202280%94%85%
202180%94%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in East Lansing, MI include St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School and Greater Lansing Islamic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in East Lansing?
3 private elementary schools are located in East Lansing.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in East Lansing?
67% of private elementary schools in East Lansing are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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