Ingham County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,094 students in Ingham County, MI (there are 91 public schools, serving 36,925 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
70% of private schools in Ingham County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,094
  • Average Tuition: $7,395
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Ingham County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 3,094
  • Average Tuition: $7,395
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Ingham County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Ingham County Private Schools (2026-27)

Capitol City Baptist School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Baptist
5100 Willoughby Road
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-6122
Map of 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
Lansing Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
501 N Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2100
(3)
Lansing Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3405 Belle Chase Way
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-5779
(20)
Montessori Radmoor School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
(1)
St. Martha School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
1100 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 896-1728
Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Catholic
915 Alton Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
Map of Central Lutheran High School
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2424 Aurelius Road
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-0978
East Lansing KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
525 East Saginaw Highway
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-6166
Map of Holt Lutheran School And Sonshine Ecc
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2418 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-3182
Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
3830 Rosemont St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-6631
JNL Child Development Center Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 Corporate Way
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
Map of Lansing Baptist School
Gr: 1-12
Baptist
1902 E Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-2280
Map of Martin Luther High School
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2418 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 525-0116
Memorial Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2070 E Sherwood Road
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-1402
Map of Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Montessori School
2100 W Saint Joseph St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 482-9191
Map of Okemos KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3682 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-1919
Map of Pam's Academy Of Champions
Gr: PK-4 | 86 students
Christian
1205 Pierce Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 394-2333
(1)
Map of Resurrection School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
1521 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 487-0439
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
220 N Cedar St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4038
(1)
Stepping Stones Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1370 Beech Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-0422
(2)
Map of Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ingham County, Michigan

Ingham County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Catholic
1514 W Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 487-6079

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Private schools up 4 in Ingham County, rising from 19 in 2019 to 23 in 2025.
# Students
3,094 Students
145,997 Students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Average students down 22 in Ingham County private schools, from 179 in 2016 to 157 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
30%
19%

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Students of color up 8 points in Ingham County private schools, from 21% in 2016 to 29% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
230 Teachers
11,585 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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Student-teacher ratio down 2 in Ingham County private schools, from 16:1 in 2016 to 14:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1114
(Out of 1600)
1203
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,395
$8,540
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,550
$3,384
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
93%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.52

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Diversity score up 15 points in Ingham County private schools, rising from 0.45 in 2016 to 0.60 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
102 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

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Asian share up 1 point in Ingham County private schools, from 4% in 2016 to 5% in 2017 before settling back to 4% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
297 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%

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Hispanic students up 5 points in Ingham County private schools, rising from 4% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.
# Black Students
226 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%

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Black student share down 4 points in Ingham County, from 11% in 2021 to 7% in 2025.
# White Students
1,910 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%

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White students down 15 points in Ingham County private schools, from 73% in 2016 to 58% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
730 Students
34,308 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%

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Other-race share up 8 points in Ingham County private schools, rising from 14% in 2016 to 22% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Ingham County, MI include Capitol City Baptist School, Greater Lansing Islamic School, and Lansing Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Ingham County?
22 private schools are located in Ingham County.
How diverse are private schools in Ingham County?
Ingham County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Ingham County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Ingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ingham County?
70% of private schools in Ingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Ingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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