St. Joseph Continuation School Photo

Best Trenton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 448 students in Trenton, MI (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,227 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Trenton, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Trenton, MI is St. Joseph Continuation School.
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).

Top-Ranked Trenton Private Schools (2026)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
9393 Church Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 225-6199
Gr: PK-K | 112 students

Overview

This Town (Trenton)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
448 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,843
$10,240
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,843
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
140 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
31%
65%
# 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
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
65%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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