For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 258 students in 48169, MI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,282 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 48169, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in 48169, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Private Schools in 48169, MI (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Light Of The World Academy
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1740 E M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
10601 Dexter-pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 48169, MI?
2 private schools are located in 48169, MI.
What percentage of students in 48169 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 48169 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48169?
100% of private schools in 48169 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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