Best Livingston County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,525 students in Livingston County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private preschools in Livingston County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,525
  • Average Tuition: $7,019
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 10%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Livingston County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,525
  • Average Tuition: $7,019
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 10%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Livingston County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Livingston County Private Preschools (2026)

Map of Brighton Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Montessori School
5291 Ethel St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
(2)
Map of 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)
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
10601 Dexter-pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
(2)
Map of 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
Cornerstone Christian School Photo
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)
Map of Follow The Child Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
985 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 545-0919
Map of Howell KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1840 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-9600
Map of 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
Livingston Christian Schools Photo
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)
Maple Tree Montessori Academy Photo
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
Map of 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)
Map of 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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Livingston County Private Preschools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
1,525 Students
103,197 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
109 Teachers
7,566 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,019
$8,961
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,860
$2,390
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$37.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
773 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
55%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
617 Students
30,621 Students
% of Others Students
43%
30%
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 preschools in Livingston County, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Livingston County, MI include St. Mary Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Brighton Montessori.
How many private preschools are located in Livingston County?
12 private preschools are located in Livingston County.
How diverse are private preschools in Livingston County?
Livingston County private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Livingston County?
67% of private preschools in Livingston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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