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Michigan Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 666 religiously affiliated private schools serving 125,454 students in Michigan (74% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $6,842, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,963.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (33% of schools), Christian (18% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (13% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 666
  • # Students Served: 125,454

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 666
  • # Students Served: 125,454

Top Ranked Michigan Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
12
361
-
Assembly of God
4
818
25%
Baptist
50
5,786
15%
Brethren
3
121
-
Calvinist
21
8,482
9%
Catholic
219
55,318
17%
Christian
119
25,674
17%
Church of the Nazarene
4
465
17%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2
241
11%
Islamic
19
3,397
31%
Jewish
17
3,891
3%
Latter Day Saints
1
35
14%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
86
13,101
12%
Mennonite
5
201
5%
Methodist
5
202
43%
Other
13
1,802
16%
Other Lutheran
6
486
24%
Pentecostal
1
-
-
Presbyterian
3
297
-
Seventh Day Adventist
41
2,556
37%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
36
2,220
10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Michigan include 3246 Pierce, Hope Christian Academy, and South Christian High School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Michigan?
666 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Michigan.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $6,842, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,963.

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