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Trenton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 448 students in Trenton, MI, 8% of all K-12 students in Trenton, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Trenton, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Trenton Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph Continuation School Photo
St. Joseph Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2675 Third Street
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2565
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Map of Teri Thomas
Teri Thomas
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2675 Third Street
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2565
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Trenton, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Children's Place Montessori Of Grosse Ile
Children's Place Montessori Of Grosse Ile
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Montessori School
9393 Church Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 225-6199
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Trenton, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
448
Students
+59.4% (+167 students) 10-yr
$4,843
Avg. Tuition
+10.5% (+$459) 4-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+42.9% (+6 students) 9-yr
14%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+31.3% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Trenton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
893 Schools
# Students
448 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025224180179
2024224174172
2023168174174
2022164178185
2021164176180
2020111172171
2019105168175
2018105166172
2017129170180
2016112167178
2015141162167
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% Students of Color
14%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514%19%34%
202414%19%34%
202312%19%33%
20221%20%33%
20211%20%32%
202010%20%32%
201912%19%31%
201812%18%31%
20179%20%32%
201615%21%32%
201514%20%32%
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0.49
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.490.520.65
20240.490.520.65
20230.540.530.65
20220.530.520.64
20210.530.520.64
20200.550.530.64
20190.550.500.63
20180.550.500.63
20170.530.470.61
20160.420.480.61
20150.420.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20226%3%4%
20216%3%4%
20205%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20176%3%4%
20168%3%4%
20158%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
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# White Students
140 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
31%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202531%65%52%
202431%66%52%
202339%65%52%
202260%65%54%
202160%65%54%
202055%65%54%
201953%67%56%
201853%67%56%
201760%70%58%
201674%70%58%
201574%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
289 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
65%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202565%23%26%
202465%22%26%
202356%23%25%
202233%23%25%
202133%23%25%
202039%22%24%
201942%21%24%
201842%21%23%
201733%19%22%
201617%19%22%
201517%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202521:113:111:1
202421:113:111:1
202330:114:111:1
202227:113:111:1
202127:113:111:1
202024:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201721:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202528%56%55%
202428%56%54%
202330%57%54%
202230%57%54%
202130%58%54%
202075%58%54%
201975%58%53%
201875%57%53%
201775%57%53%
201675%58%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020141715
2019141615
2018141615
2017141615
2016141615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,843
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$4,843$10,340$15,012
2024$4,843$8,241$13,254
2023$4,786$7,920$12,626
2022$4,384$7,446$12,187
2021$4,384$7,244$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20258%32%34%
20248%32%34%
20231%31%34%
20221%31%33%
20211%31%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,843
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearTrenton, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$1,843$2,932$7,073
2024$1,843$3,338$6,930
2023$2,485$3,230$6,469
2022$2,485$3,126$6,289
2021$2,485$2,408$6,055
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Trenton, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Trenton, MI is St. Joseph Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Trenton?
2 private schools are located in Trenton.
What percentage of students in Trenton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Trenton are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Trenton?
100% of private schools in Trenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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