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Monroe Private Schools

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 91%.
88% of private schools in Monroe, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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 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 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 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

8
Private Schools
1,398
Students
17
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monroe)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,398 Students
146,048 Students
% Students of Color
7%
19%
0.43
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,055 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
72%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
330 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$3,389
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$27.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
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 St. Mary Catholic Central High School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Holy Ghost Lutheran 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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