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Southgate Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 763 students in Southgate, MI, 14% of all K-12 students in Southgate, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private schools in Southgate, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Southgate Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Pius School
St. Pius School
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
14141 Pearl St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-6500
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Map of Christ The King Lutheran School
Christ The King Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15600 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 285-9697
(1)
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Map of Montessori Center Of Downriver
Montessori Center Of Downriver
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
15575 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 674-3384
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Southgate KinderCare Photo
Southgate KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
15500 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 281-1111
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Southgate, MI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
763
Students
26
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southgate)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
763 Students
146,113 Students
% Students of Color
19%
19%
0.60
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
23 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
383 Students
98,052 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
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

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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