Best Macomb County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private elementary schools serving 7,336 students in Macomb County, MI.
The average tuition cost is $6,167, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,304.
84% of private elementary schools in Macomb County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 7,336
  • Average Tuition: $6,167
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 6%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Macomb County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 7,336
  • Average Tuition: $6,167
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 6%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Macomb County, MI School Trends

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

Map of Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
45900 Northpointe Blvd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 997-3008
Map of Crown Of Life Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
25065 Eureka Dr
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 264-2456
(1)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
47120 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 286-7076
Map of Parkway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
14500 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9900
(1)
Map of St. Anne Catholic Grade School
Gr: K-8 | 422 students
Catholic
5920 Arden Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 264-2911
Map of St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
21100 Madison St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 771-3525
Map of St. Lawrence Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students
Catholic
44429 Utica Rd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-0135
(4)
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
2 Union Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 468-4570
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
17051 24 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 781-9296
(1)
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23000 Gratiot Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 777-6300
St. Thecla School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
20762 S Nunneley Road
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-2170
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
980 Huntington
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(435) 628-6115
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
45160 Van Dyke Avenue
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-4490
(13)
Map of Calvary Baptist Church School
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Baptist
74940 Fulton St
Armada, MI 48005
(478) 986-5780
Map of Coastal Learning Center Atlantic
Gr: 4-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
59025 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094
(609) 277-7079
Faith Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
34950 Little Mack
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 783-9630
Map of Found.for Exceptional Child
Gr: 5 | 24 students
Special Education School
16 Lakeshore Rd
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(313) 885-8660
Immaculate Conception Ukranian Catholic Schools Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
29500 Westbrook Ave
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-2480
Montessori Children's Academy Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
43521 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 286-4566
(5)
Montessori Stepping Stones Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Montessori School
174 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-4260
(6)
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Macomb County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Macomb Christian Schools Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8155 Ritter Street
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 751-8980
(8)
Map of Oxford Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 16 students
Montessori School
18600 23 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 649-7893
Map of St. Clement Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 188 students
Catholic
8155 Ritter
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 757-7500
St. Germaine Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
28250 Rockwood Street
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 771-0890
(3)
Map of St. Joseph's Academy
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
Catholic
28049 School Section Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 784-5591
(1)
Map of St. Veronica Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Catholic
21450 Universal Avenue
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 775-8333
Map of Sterling Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Baptist
33380 Ryan Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-5420

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
31 Schools
# Students
7,336 Students
121,851 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
452 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,167
$9,304
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,033
$2,550
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$35.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.51
# American Indian Students
13 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
226 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
277 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
3,942 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
54%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
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
2,804 Students
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
38%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Macomb County, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Macomb County, MI include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Mary Catholic School, and Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori.
How many private elementary schools are located in Macomb County?
29 private elementary schools are located in Macomb County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Macomb County?
The average tuition cost is $6,167, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $9,304.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Macomb County?
Macomb County private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Macomb County?
84% of private elementary schools in Macomb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Macomb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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