Top Ranked Jackson County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Lumen Christi Catholic School

Gr: 7-12 | 637 students

Catholic

915 Cooper St

Jackson, MI 49202

(517) 784-3385

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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

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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

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St. John The Evangelist Elementary School

Gr: PK-6 | 219 students

Avg. class size: 17 students

Catholic

405 E North St

Jackson, MI 49202

(517) 784-1714

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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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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

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Jackson Christian Elementary School

Gr: PK-12 | 256 students

Christian

801 Halstead Blvd

Jackson, MI 49203

(517) 784-6161

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Jackson Christian Middle/High School

Gr: PK-12 | 257 students

Sports: 7

Christian

4200 Lowe Rd

Jackson, MI 49203

(517) 783-2658

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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 Elementary Schools (Closed)

Harvest Christian School

Gr: 3-12 | 11 students

Baptist

17999 Washburn Rd

Grass Lake, MI 49240

(734) 428-7222

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Jackson Sda Elementary School

Gr: 3-8 | 11 students

Seventh Day Adventist

3600 County Farm Rd

Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 787-1280

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St. Joseph Elementary School

Gr: K-8 | 68 students

Catholic

717 North Waterloo St

Jackson, MI 49202

(517) 784-4660

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

186 Teachers

9,753 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	13:1	11:1
2024	12:1	13:1	11:1
2023	13:1	14:1	11:1
2022	14:1	13:1	11:1
2021	14:1	13:1	11:1
2020	14:1	13:1	11:1
2019	14:1	13:1	11:1
2018	13:1	13:1	11:1
2017	17:1	14:1	11:1
2016	18:1	14:1	12:1
2015	18:1	14:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

54%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	63%	55%	54%
2024	63%	55%	54%
2023	45%	55%	53%
2022	45%	56%	53%
2021	45%	57%	53%
2020	45%	57%	53%
2019	45%	57%	52%
2018	45%	57%	52%
2017	45%	56%	51%
2016	50%	56%	51%
2015	50%	57%	50%

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Average Class Size

18 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	17	16	16
2024	18	16	15
2023	19	16	15
2022	19	16	15
2021	19	16	15
2020	19	16	15
2019	19	16	15
2018	19	16	15
2017	19	16	15
2016	21	16	15
2015	21	15	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

13 courses

12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,712

$7,989

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	$6,712	$9,545	$14,043
2024	$6,522	$9,392	$13,682
2023	$6,522	$9,107	$13,130
2022	$6,522	$8,871	$12,589
2021	$6,522	$8,746	$12,335
2020	$6,522	$8,667	$12,023
2019	$6,522	$8,604	$11,773
2018	$6,522	$8,452	$11,504
2017	$6,522	$8,249	$11,214
2016	$6,522	$8,087	$10,830
2015	$6,522	$7,917	$10,424

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Average % on Financial Aid

37%

30%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	37%	30%	34%
2024	37%	29%	33%
2023	32%	29%	33%
2022	32%	28%	32%
2021	32%	29%	32%
2020	32%	29%	31%
2019	32%	28%	30%
2018	32%	27%	29%
2017	30%	27%	29%
2016	33%	27%	28%
2015	33%	28%	27%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$940

$2,782

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	$940	$2,569	$6,227
2024	$940	$2,557	$6,113
2023	$940	$2,545	$5,785
2022	$940	$2,381	$5,514
2021	$940	$2,351	$5,269
2020	$940	$2,367	$5,141
2019	$940	$2,267	$5,007
2018	$940	$2,151	$4,752
2017	$940	$2,130	$4,582
2016	$1,036	$2,193	$4,396
2015	$1,036	$2,129	$4,230

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Average Acceptance Rate

96%

91%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	96%	88%	81%
2024	95%	93%	85%
2023	95%	93%	85%
2022	95%	94%	85%
2021	95%	94%	86%
2020	95%	94%	86%
2019	95%	94%	85%
2018	95%	93%	85%
2017	95%	93%	86%
2016	95%	93%	85%
2015	95%	92%	86%

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Average Endowment Size

$30 million

$28.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44

0.51

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	0.45	0.51	0.64
2024	0.45	0.51	0.64
2023	0.48	0.53	0.63
2022	0.46	0.52	0.62
2021	0.46	0.52	0.62
2020	0.46	0.52	0.62
2019	0.42	0.49	0.61
2018	0.41	0.49	0.60
2017	0.36	0.46	0.59
2016	0.39	0.46	0.59
2015	0.39	0.46	0.58

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# American Indian Students

10 Students

356 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

46 Students

3,497 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	5%
2024	2%	3%	5%
2023	2%	4%	5%
2022	3%	3%	5%
2021	3%	3%	5%
2020	3%	3%	5%
2019	2%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%
2017	2%	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

97 Students

4,513 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	4%	4%	9%
2024	4%	4%	9%
2023	5%	3%	9%
2022	5%	4%	8%
2021	4%	4%	9%
2020	4%	4%	9%
2019	3%	4%	8%
2018	3%	3%	8%
2017	2%	3%	8%
2016	2%	3%	8%
2015	2%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

71 Students

5,612 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	3%	5%	8%
2024	3%	5%	8%
2023	3%	6%	8%
2022	3%	5%	7%
2021	3%	6%	8%
2020	3%	6%	8%
2019	3%	5%	8%
2018	3%	5%	8%
2017	2%	5%	7%
2016	2%	5%	8%
2015	2%	5%	8%

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# White Students

1,701 Students

82,792 Students

% White Students

73%

66%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	72%	66%	55%
2024	72%	66%	55%
2023	69%	65%	55%
2022	72%	66%	57%
2021	72%	66%	57%
2020	72%	66%	58%
2019	75%	68%	59%
2018	75%	69%	59%
2017	79%	71%	61%
2016	76%	71%	61%
2015	76%	71%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

9 Students

170 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

389 Students

27,903 Students

% of Others Students

17%

22%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson County Average	Michigan (MI) Average	National Average
2025	18%	22%	22%
2024	19%	22%	22%
2023	20%	22%	22%
2022	17%	22%	22%
2021	18%	21%	20%
2020	18%	21%	19%
2019	15%	20%	20%
2018	15%	20%	20%
2017	15%	18%	19%
2016	18%	18%	18%
2015	18%	18%	18%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

4 extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

5 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jackson County, MI?

The private elementary schools in Jackson County, MI include Lumen Christi Catholic School, St. John The Evangelist Elementary School, and Lumen Christi Catholic School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Jackson County?

9 private elementary schools are located in Jackson County.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Jackson County?

Jackson County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?

100% of private elementary schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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