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Best Wayne County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 127 private schools serving 20,888 students in Wayne County, MI (there are 564 public schools, serving 258,984 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Wayne County, MI include University Liggett School, Al-ikhlas Training Academy, and Crescent Academy International.
The average tuition cost is $9,041, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,341.
68% of private schools in Wayne County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Grosse Pointe Academy
The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo - At GPA, each student can thrive in an environment where they are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to become builders of the future.
(Christian)
(3)
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-ikhlas Training Academy
Al-ikhlas Training Academy Photo - Graduation 2024
(Islamic)
(1)
12555 McDougall St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo - Fr. Ron Richards, pastor of St. John Neumann Parish, presents at a second grade afternoon retreat at All Saints Catholic School.
(Catholic)
(3)
48735 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brookfield Academy - Livonia
Brookfield Academy - Livonia Photo - Brookfield Academy Livonia Campus
Montessori School
(1)
38945 Ann Arbor Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 464-2789
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Cabrini Elementary & Middle School
(Catholic)
15300 Wick Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6610
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Cornerstone School West
(Christian)
9333 Linwood
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 868-6637
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students
Crescent Academy International
(Islamic)
40440 Palmer Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
Dearborn Christian Preschool
(Christian)
21360 Donaldson Street
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 563-1240
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
5679 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Tuition listed
Detroit Waldorf School
Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Child Elementary School
(Catholic)
25001 Herbert Weier Dr
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Child Elementary & High School
Divine Child Elementary & High School Photo
(Catholic)
1001 N Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Gr: K-12 | 1,253 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22425 Morley Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 561-6265
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School Photo - The student body of Gabriel Richard has representatives from more than 50 schools and 21 parishes.
(Catholic)
(4)
15325 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Revelations Academy
(Islamic)
6400 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 254-4504
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Holy Redeemer Grade School Photo - Our church
(Catholic)
1711 Junction St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 841-5230
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy Photo - Our students learn the benefits of service to others.
(Other Lutheran)
(3)
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Inter-city Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
4700 Allen Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6900
Gr: K-12 | 317 students
Kathi Ingleby
Kathi Ingleby Photo - The annual Christmas Program is a favorite for students and the proud parents/grandparents.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Metropolitan Junior Academy, 15585 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-4044
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Loyola High School
All-boys (Catholic)
15325 Pinehurst St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 861-2407
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Lutheran High School Westland
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
33300 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
1229 Labrosse St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Muslim American Youth Academy
(Islamic)
19500 Ford Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
(213) 436-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Northville Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
41355 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 348-9031
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
(1)
1151 William St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-3053
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Our Lady Of Victory
(Catholic)
(1)
132 Orchard Dr
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3610
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Elementary School
(Catholic)
467 Fairford Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Tuition listed
Plymouth Christian Academy
Plymouth Christian Academy Photo - PCA Varsity Softball Field
(Christian)
(8)
43065 Joy Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Real Life Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
48670 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 495-0833
Gr: PK-K | 371 students
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2602 S Wayne Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 721-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
11311 Hubbard
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 421-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
St. Pius School
(Catholic)
14141 Pearl St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
University Liggett School
University Liggett School Photo - For more 140 years, Liggett has fostered a tradition of exploration, invention and discovery. Generations of University Liggett School alumni have gone on to do great things in life. As will generations to come. Because once a journey of discovery begins, it never ends.
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wayne County, Michigan

Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atonement Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2525
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Benjamin E Mays Male Academy (Closed 2025)
All-boys (Baptist)
3544 Iroquois St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0014
Gr: K-7 | 58 students
Bethany Lutheran School (Closed 2016)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11475 East Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 885-0180
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Caroline Education Community International Psa (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
22759 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(248) 667-1400
Gr: K-12 | 1,186 student
Children's Place Montessori Of Grosse Ile (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
9393 Church Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 225-6199
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
The Covenant School (Closed 2021)
(Christian)
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 255-1100
Gr: 5-12 | 155 students
Detroit Urban Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8181 Greenfield Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 582-9900
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Tuition listed
East Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3510 E Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 892-2671
Gr: PK-10 | 86 students
East Catholic Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
15865 E 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-6792
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
East Catholic High School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
7320 Saint Anthony Pl
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 921-9650
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Family First Learning Center Llc (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3855 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-1432
Gr: Inquire with school | 45 students
Genesis Catholic Elementary School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
20045 Joann
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Greenfield Peace Lutheran School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7000 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 838-6588
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Grosse Pte Christian Day School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
1444 Maryland
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 821-6159
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
Light And Life Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Methodist)
8900 Pardee Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 292-1660
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students
Lola Park Lutheran School (Closed 2000)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
14750 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0047
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Loving Arms Montessori (Closed 2022)
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
18940 Marlowe St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-7963
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Lutheran High School East (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20100 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Mccully's Educational Resource Center (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
7664 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 414-7884
Gr: 1-12 | 204 students
Montessori Child Development Center (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
6451 Jackson Street
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 383-1463
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Morning School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
14501 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New St. Mark Montessori School (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
24331 W 8 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-4410
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Northville Montessori Center (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
40260 Five Mile Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 697-6088
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School (Closed 2004)
All-boys (Catholic)
20254 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8965
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students
Our Lady Of Loretto School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
17175 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-4764
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Our Lady Queen Of Apostles School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
11420 Conant Avenue
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 892-8130
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
19390 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 881-3629
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
St. Agatha High School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
25707 Pembroke Avenue
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-3317
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
St. Albert The Great Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
4671 Parker Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1144
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
St. Aloysius (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
37200 Neville St
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 941-3340
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
St. Alphonsus Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
7230 Schaefer Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-1886
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
St. Alphonsus High School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
7265 Calhoun
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
St. Ambrose Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1091 Alter Road
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-0177
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
St. Anthony Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
373 W Columbia Avenue
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-4313
Gr: 5 | 14 students
St. Bartholomew School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
20001 Wexford St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-3640
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Wayne County, MI include University Liggett School, Al-ikhlas Training Academy, and Crescent Academy International.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County?
127 private schools are located in Wayne County.
How much do private schools cost in Wayne County?
The average tuition cost is $9,041, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,341.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
68% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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