St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo - Living Faith- Students sharing mass with Archbishop Vigneron.

Best Monroe County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 647 students in Monroe County, MI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Monroe County, MI include St. Mary Catholic Central High School and State Line Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools in Monroe County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Monroe County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Catholic Central High School
St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo - Living Faith- Students sharing mass with Archbishop Vigneron.
(Catholic)
108 W Elm Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-7622
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
State Line Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
6320 Lewis Ave
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 847-6773
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Monroe County, Michigan

Monroe County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4609 Saint Anthony Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 854-1160
Gr: K-9 | 46 students

Overview

This County (Monroe County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
647 Students
59,975 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
5,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 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
$7,425
$13,719
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,800
$4,104
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
491 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
76%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
92 Students
7,001 Students
% of Others Students
14%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Monroe County, MI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Monroe County, MI include St. Mary Catholic Central High School and State Line Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 private high schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private high schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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