Best Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,209 students in Monroe County, MI (there are 54 public schools, serving 21,255 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private schools in Monroe County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of 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)
Map of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
8125 Swan Creek Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2531
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2238 Manhattan St
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-6985
(1)
St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo
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
Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2970 West Labo Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2522
Map of State Line Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students
Baptist
6320 Lewis Ave
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 847-6773
(2)
Map of Carleton Country Day School
Gr: PK | 48 students
Sports: 4
Daycare / Preschool
12707 Maxwell Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-8424
(1)
Map of Mces-st. John Campus
Gr: 2-4 | 188 students
Catholic
521 S Monroe St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1670
Map of Meadow Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Montessori School
1670 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-9496
Map of Monroe Catholic Elementary School - St. Michael Campus
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students
Catholic
510 W Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-6335
Map of 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
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 Scott St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1160
Map of 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 County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 46 students
Catholic
4609 Saint Anthony Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 854-1160

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
14 Schools
# Students
2,209 Students
146,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,400
$10,168
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
35 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,617 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
71%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
544 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, MI include St. Joseph Catholic School, Holy Ghost Lutheran School, and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
13 private schools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
86% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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