Southgate KinderCare Photo - Building

Best Southgate Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 763 students in Southgate, MI (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,607 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Southgate, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Southgate, MI is St. Pius School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Southgate, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Southgate Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Pius School
(Catholic)
14141 Pearl St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
15600 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 285-9697
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Montessori Center Of Downriver
Montessori School
15575 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 674-3384
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southgate KinderCare
Southgate KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
15500 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 281-1111
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students

Overview

This Town (Southgate)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
763 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Average Class Size
28 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
23 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
383 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
50%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
291 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Southgate, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Southgate, MI is St. Pius School.
How many private schools are located in Southgate?
4 private schools are located in Southgate.
What percentage of students in Southgate go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Southgate are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southgate?
50% of private schools in Southgate are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Southgate are often viewed compared to one another?

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