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Best Livingston County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 1,864 students in Livingston County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
91% of private elementary schools in Livingston County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $6,593
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 10%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Livingston County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $6,593
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 10%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Livingston County, MI School Trends

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

Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
9565 Musch Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-9050
(4)
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St. Mary Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
10601 Dexter-pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
(2)
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: K-8 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
1001 Orndorf Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-7946
(1)
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Map of Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2101 S Hacker Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 227-6473
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Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Presbyterian
9455 Hilton Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 494-4040
(8)
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Map of Light Of The World Academy
Light Of The World Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1740 E M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
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Livingston Christian Schools Photo
Livingston Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
7669 Brighton Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-1200
(2)
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy Photo
Maple Tree Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2944 S. Old US Hwy 23
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 225-8321
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Map of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran School
Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13667 West Highland Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(248) 887-3836
(4)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
425 E Washington St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0090
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Map of Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School
Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Baptist
9100 Lee Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-9402
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Livingston County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Fowlerville Christian School
Fowlerville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
9430 W Grand River Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9474
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearLivingston County Total Schools
202511
202411
202312
202212
202112
202012
201913
201813
201712
201612
201514
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# Students
1,864 Students
121,851 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025169189199
2024166184192
2023166181193
2022159185205
2021154182201
2020154178188
2019143173193
2018140171190
2017132174199
2016135171196
2015134165183
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% Average Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20255%18%33%
20245%18%32%
20235%19%32%
20224%19%32%
20214%19%31%
20204%19%31%
20194%18%31%
20184%17%30%
20172%19%31%
20162%20%31%
20153%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201912:113:111:1
201812:113:111:1
201714:114:111:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202562%55%54%
202461%55%54%
202363%55%53%
202263%56%53%
202163%57%53%
202063%57%53%
201963%57%52%
201863%57%52%
201763%56%51%
201668%56%51%
201566%57%50%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025191616
2024181615
2023181615
2022161615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017171615
2016171615
2015161515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,593
$9,304

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$6,593$9,545$14,043
2024$5,783$6,996$12,357
2023$5,500$6,860$11,693
2022$5,500$6,330$11,199
2021$5,408$6,143$10,824
2020$5,408$5,764$10,496
2019$5,358$5,961$10,300
2018$5,175$5,857$10,056
2017$4,760$5,572$9,712
2016$4,760$5,477$9,307
2015$4,739$5,460$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202510%30%34%
202410%29%33%
202310%29%33%
202210%28%32%
202110%29%32%
202010%29%31%
201910%28%30%
201810%27%29%
201710%27%29%
201611%27%28%
201514%28%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,860
$2,550

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$1,860$2,569$6,227
2024$1,860$2,557$6,113
2023$1,460$2,545$5,785
2022$1,460$2,381$5,514
2021$1,460$2,351$5,269
2020$1,460$2,367$5,141
2019$1,460$2,267$5,007
2018$1,360$2,151$4,752
2017$1,360$2,130$4,582
2016$1,450$2,193$4,396
2015$1,450$2,129$4,230
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202599%88%81%
202499%93%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%86%
202099%94%86%
201999%94%85%
201899%93%85%
201799%93%86%
201699%93%85%
2015100%92%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.450.510.64
20240.450.510.64
20230.440.530.63
20220.400.520.62
20210.400.520.62
20200.400.520.62
20190.350.490.61
20180.330.490.60
20170.300.460.59
20160.320.460.59
20150.320.460.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
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# White Students
1,205 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
69%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202569%66%55%
202469%66%55%
202370%65%55%
202275%66%57%
202175%66%57%
202075%66%58%
201979%68%59%
201881%69%59%
201782%71%61%
201681%71%61%
201580%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
496 Students
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLivingston County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202528%22%22%
202428%22%22%
202326%22%22%
202222%22%22%
202122%21%20%
202022%21%19%
201918%20%20%
201816%20%20%
201716%18%19%
201617%18%18%
201518%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Livingston County, MI include Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Livingston County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Livingston County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Livingston County?
Livingston County private elementary schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Livingston County?
91% of private elementary schools in Livingston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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