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Utica Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 1,343 students in Utica, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Utica, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Utica Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
45900 Northpointe Blvd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 997-3008
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Map of St. Lawrence Elementary School
St. Lawrence Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students
Catholic
44429 Utica Rd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-0135
(4)
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
45160 Van Dyke Avenue
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 731-4490
(13)
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Utica, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,343
Students
-18.4% (-302 students) 10-yr
$17,500
Avg. Tuition
+332.1% (+$13,450) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-5.0% (-1 student) 10-yr
58%
Students of Color
+1,060.0% (+53.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Utica)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
590 Schools
# Students
1,343 Students
103,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025448198191
2024448191187
2023373186185
2022391186188
2021391183184
2020391181179
2019381179182
2018381175181
2017512172183
2016514170181
2015548167173
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% Students of Color
58%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202558%18%32%
202458%18%32%
202352%19%32%
202250%19%31%
202150%19%32%
202050%20%31%
201950%19%31%
201850%18%30%
20175%20%31%
20165%21%31%
20155%20%31%
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0.51
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.510.560.65
20240.510.560.65
20230.500.560.65
20220.510.550.64
20210.510.560.64
20200.510.560.64
20190.520.530.64
20180.520.540.64
20170.360.510.62
20160.370.520.62
20150.420.510.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%3%4%
20245%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%3%4%
20194%2%5%
20184%2%5%
20173%2%3%
20163%2%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
13 Students
4,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%5%6%
20221%5%6%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%7%
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# White Students
408 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
31%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%60%48%
202430%60%48%
202331%59%48%
202232%60%50%
202132%60%50%
202032%60%51%
201935%63%52%
201835%63%52%
201778%66%54%
201678%65%54%
201573%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
113 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
847 Students
30,555 Students
% of Others Students
63%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202563%30%34%
202463%30%33%
202363%30%33%
202262%29%31%
202162%29%31%
202062%28%31%
201960%27%30%
201860%27%30%
201718%24%30%
201618%25%29%
201523%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
7,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:114:112:1
202419:114:112:1
202317:114:112:1
202218:114:112:1
202118:114:112:1
202018:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201719:114:112:1
201619:114:112:1
201521:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202580%54%51%
202480%55%51%
202380%54%51%
202280%54%51%
202180%56%50%
202080%57%50%
201980%55%50%
201880%56%50%
201780%55%49%
201680%55%49%
201580%55%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025191716
2024221716
2023201716
2022201716
2021201716
2020201716
2019201716
2018201716
2017201616
2016201616
2015201616
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,500
$8,985

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearUtica, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$17,500$9,189$12,988
2023$4,656$6,051$9,500
2022$4,656$5,243$8,989
2021$4,656$5,223$8,661
2020$4,656$4,962$8,383
2019$4,656$4,938$8,266
2018$4,656$4,775$7,888
2017$4,656$5,087$7,628
2016$4,368$4,951$7,230
2015$4,050$4,985$6,984
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$37.4 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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