Jackson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,387 students in Jackson County, MI (there are 66 public schools, serving 21,604 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
91% of private schools in Jackson County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,387
  • Average Tuition: $6,712
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Jackson County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,387
  • Average Tuition: $6,712
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Jackson County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lumen Christi Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students
Catholic
915 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-3385
Map of Lumen Christi Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
3483 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-0630
Map of Queen Of The Miraculous Medal School
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
811 S Wisner Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-2664
St. John The Evangelist Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
405 E North St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-1714
Map of St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
Gr: K-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
116 E Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 784-8811
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4900 McCain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-2105
Map of Dba Felician Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
205 Seymour Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3876
Map of Jackson Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Christian
801 Halstead Blvd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6161
Map of Jackson Christian Middle/High School
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4200 Lowe Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 783-2658
Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: K-7 | 101 students
Catholic
911 Napoleon Rd
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-2088
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Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Harvest Christian School
Gr: 3-12 | 11 students
Baptist
17999 Washburn Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(734) 428-7222
Map of Jackson Sda Elementary School
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3600 County Farm Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-1280
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Catholic
717 North Waterloo St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-4660

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

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# Students
2,387 Students
146,071 Students

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% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
191 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,712
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$940
$3,389
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$30 million
$27.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
10 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
99 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

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# Black Students
72 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

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# White Students
1,711 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
70%
65%

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# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
498 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MI include Lumen Christi Catholic School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Queen Of The Miraculous Medal School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
10 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
91% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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