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Richmond Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 281 students in Richmond, MI.
100% of private elementary schools in Richmond, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Richmond, MI (2026-27)

St. Augustine Catholic School Photo
St. Augustine Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
67901 Howard St
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-9365
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Map of St. Peter S Lutheran School
St. Peter S Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
37601 31 Mile Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-9080
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Richmond, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph's Academy
St. Joseph's Academy
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
Catholic
28049 School Section Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 784-5591
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Richmond, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
281
Students
-28.5% (-112 students) 10-yr
$5,700
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 4-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Richmond)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
281 Students
121,752 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025141189199
2024111184192
2023103181193
2022101185205
202199182201
202097178188
201994173193
201899171190
2017131174199
2016131171196
2015131165183
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0.49
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.490.510.64
20240.460.510.64
20230.490.530.63
20220.480.520.62
20210.470.520.62
20200.460.520.62
20190.460.490.61
20180.480.490.60
20170.430.460.59
20160.430.460.59
20150.430.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
5,612 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
168 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
60%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202560%66%55%
202465%66%55%
202361%65%55%
202263%66%57%
202165%66%57%
202067%66%58%
201966%68%59%
201863%69%59%
201772%71%61%
201672%71%61%
201572%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
113 Students
27,915 Students
% of Others Students
40%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202540%22%22%
202435%22%22%
202339%22%22%
202235%22%22%
202133%21%20%
202031%21%19%
201932%20%20%
201835%20%20%
201725%18%19%
201625%18%18%
201525%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
9,690 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202513:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202311:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201815:113:111:1
201711:114:111:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearRichmond, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025131616
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021121615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$8,016
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Richmond, MI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Richmond, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
100% of private elementary schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Richmond include: St. Peter S Lutheran School vs. St. Augustine Catholic School

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