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Monroe Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,398 students in Monroe, MI, 18% of all K-12 students in Monroe, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of private schools in Monroe, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monroe Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3563 Heiss Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-0509
(2)
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St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo
St. Mary Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
108 W Elm Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-7622
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Map of Mces-st. John Campus
Mces-st. John Campus
Gr: 2-4 | 188 students
Catholic
521 S Monroe St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1670
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Map of Meadow Montessori School
Meadow Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Montessori School
1670 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-9496
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Map of Monroe Catholic Elementary School - St. Michael Campus
Monroe Catholic Elementary School - St. Michael Campus
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students
Catholic
510 W Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-6335
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Map of Monroe Catholic Elementary School St. Mary Campus
Monroe Catholic Elementary School St. Mary Campus
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
151 N Monroe St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-6335
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 Scott St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1160
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
186 Cole Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-1378
(1)
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Monroe, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
1,398
Students
-13.8% (-223 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-5.6% (-1 student) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monroe)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
893 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMonroe, MI Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,398 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025185180179
2024185174172
2023214174174
2022249178185
2021249176180
2020249172171
2019218168175
2018218166172
2017181170180
2016181167178
2015203162167
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% Students of Color
7%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20257%19%34%
20247%19%34%
20236%19%33%
20226%20%33%
20216%20%32%
20206%20%32%
201915%19%31%
201815%18%31%
20176%20%32%
20166%21%32%
20155%20%32%
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0.43
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.440.520.65
20240.440.520.65
20230.420.530.65
20220.350.520.64
20210.350.520.64
20200.350.530.64
20190.460.500.63
20180.460.500.63
20170.280.470.61
20160.280.480.61
20150.320.470.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
1,055 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
72%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202571%65%52%
202471%66%52%
202373%65%52%
202279%65%54%
202179%65%54%
202079%65%54%
201970%67%56%
201870%67%56%
201784%70%58%
201684%70%58%
201581%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
330 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202523%23%26%
202423%22%26%
202323%23%25%
202216%23%25%
202116%23%25%
202016%22%24%
201921%21%24%
201821%21%23%
201712%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201515%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202317:114:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201917:113:112:1
201817:113:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%

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

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202570%56%55%
202470%56%54%
202370%57%54%
202270%57%54%
202170%58%54%
202070%58%54%
201970%58%53%
201870%57%53%
201770%57%53%
201670%58%52%
201560%58%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025171715
2024171715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171615
2018171615
2017181615
2016181615
2015181615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025121113
2024121112
2023121011
2022121011
2021121011
2020121011
2019121011
2018121011
2017121010
201612910
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242425
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202535%32%34%
202435%32%34%
202335%31%34%
202235%31%33%
202135%31%33%
202035%31%32%
201935%30%31%
201835%29%30%
201735%29%30%
201635%30%29%
201535%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,400$2,932$7,073
2024$2,400$3,338$6,930
2023$2,400$3,230$6,469
2022$2,400$3,126$6,289
2021$2,400$2,408$6,055
2020$2,400$2,391$5,921
2019$2,400$2,478$5,795
2018$2,400$2,459$5,456
2017$2,400$2,431$5,319
2016$2,400$2,398$5,105
2015$2,400$2,307$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$34.73 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$5 M$35 M$39 M
2024$5 M$45 M$39 M
2023$5 M$49 M$39 M
2022$5 M$19 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonroe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%88%81%
202499%94%85%
202399%94%85%
202299%95%85%
202199%95%85%
202099%94%85%
201999%94%85%
201899%93%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe, MI include Holy Ghost Lutheran School and St. Mary Catholic Central High School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe?
8 private schools are located in Monroe.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe?
Monroe private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe?
88% of private schools in Monroe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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