Trinity Lutheran School Photo

Best Utica Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,515 students in Utica, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Utica, MI include Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori, St. Lawrence Elementary School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Utica, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Utica Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School (Catholic)
45900 Northpointe Blvd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 997-3008
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Lawrence Elementary School
(Catholic)
(4)
44429 Utica Rd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-0135
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(13)
45160 Van Dyke Avenue
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6580 24 Mile Road
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 731-4120
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,515 Students
123,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
61%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,219
$9,399
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$35.8 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
409 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
27%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
170 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
1,013 Students
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
67%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Utica, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Utica, MI include Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori, St. Lawrence Elementary School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Utica?
4 private elementary schools are located in Utica.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Utica?
100% of private elementary schools in Utica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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