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Erie Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 98 students in Erie, MI, 9% of all K-12 students in Erie, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Erie, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Erie Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2238 Manhattan St
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-6985
(1)
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Erie, MI Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
98
Students
$4,400
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Erie)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
894 Schools
# Students
98 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
10%
19%
0.18
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
95 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
90%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,400
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Erie, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Erie, MI is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Erie?
1 private schools are located in Erie.
What percentage of students in Erie go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Erie are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Erie?
100% of private schools in Erie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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