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Saline Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 579 students in Saline, MI, 11% of all K-12 students in Saline, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Saline, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Saline Private Schools (2026)

Map of Northstar Montessori
Northstar Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 224 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
420 W. Russell St.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-9300
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Washtenaw Christian Academy Photo
Washtenaw Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7200 Moon Rd.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
(1)
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Map of Moon Road KinderCare
Moon Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7151 E Michigan Ave
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 470-6685
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Saline, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Brightmont Academy - Ann Arbor
Brightmont Academy - Ann Arbor
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1315 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
(188) 852-1087
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Saline, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
579
Students
+94.3% (+281 students) 10-yr
$8,325
Avg. Tuition
+4.7% (+$375) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-18.8% (-3 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
+140.0% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+133.3% (+12.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saline)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
579 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025290180179
2024290174172
2023173174174
2022188178185
2021188176180
2020188172171
2019118168175
2018118166172
2017149170180
2016149167178
2015149162167
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% Students of Color
36%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202536%19%34%
202436%19%34%
202320%19%33%
202219%20%33%
202119%20%32%
202019%20%32%
201919%19%31%
201819%18%31%
201715%20%32%
201615%21%32%
201515%20%32%
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0.54
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.540.520.65
20240.540.520.65
20230.570.530.65
20220.540.520.64
20210.540.520.64
20200.540.530.64
20190.600.500.63
20180.600.500.63
20170.490.470.61
20160.490.480.61
20150.490.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20204%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20235%6%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%6%8%
20196%5%7%
20186%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
232 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
40%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202540%65%52%
202440%66%52%
202336%65%52%
202232%65%54%
202132%65%54%
202032%65%54%
201952%67%56%
201852%67%56%
201764%70%58%
201664%70%58%
201564%70%58%
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# 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
317 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
55%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202555%23%26%
202455%22%26%
202355%23%25%
202260%23%25%
202160%23%25%
202060%22%24%
201936%21%24%
201836%21%23%
201732%19%22%
201632%19%22%
201532%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202521:113:111:1
202421:113:111:1
20238:114:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
20179:114:112:1
20169:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202565%56%55%
202465%56%54%
202365%57%54%
202265%57%54%
202165%58%54%
202065%58%54%
201950%58%53%
201850%57%53%
201750%57%53%
201650%58%52%
201550%58%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025131715
2024131715
202391715
202291715
202191715
202091715
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202561113
202461112
202361011
202261011
202161011
202061011
201961011
201861011
201761010
20166910
20156810
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232525
2017232425
2016232425
2015232425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,325
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$8,325$10,340$15,012
2024$8,325$8,241$13,254
2023$14,663$7,920$12,626
2022$14,663$7,446$12,187
2021$14,663$7,244$11,800
2020$14,663$6,941$11,512
2019$7,950$7,136$11,293
2018$7,950$7,057$11,017
2017$7,950$6,868$10,708
2016$7,950$6,652$10,356
2015$7,950$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%32%34%
202412%32%34%
202312%31%34%
202212%31%33%
202112%31%33%
202012%31%32%
201912%30%31%
201812%29%30%
201712%29%30%
201612%30%29%
201512%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,250$2,932$7,073
2024$2,250$3,338$6,930
2023$2,250$3,230$6,469
2022$2,250$3,126$6,289
2021$2,250$2,408$6,055
2020$2,250$2,391$5,921
2019$2,250$2,478$5,795
2018$2,250$2,459$5,456
2017$2,250$2,431$5,319
2016$2,250$2,398$5,105
2015$2,250$2,307$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202595%88%81%
202495%94%85%
202395%94%85%
202295%95%85%
202195%95%85%
202095%94%85%
201995%94%85%
201895%93%85%
201795%94%85%
201695%94%85%
201595%93%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saline, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Saline, MI include Washtenaw Christian Academy and Northstar Montessori.
How many private schools are located in Saline?
3 private schools are located in Saline.
What percentage of students in Saline go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Saline are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saline?
33% of private schools in Saline are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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