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Westland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 364 students in Westland, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Westland, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Westland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Hope Christian Academy Photo
Hope Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Other Lutheran
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
(10)
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Map of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2602 S Wayne Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 721-4650
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Map of St. Matthew Lutheran School
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5885 N Venoy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
(1)
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Map of Westland Christian Academy
Westland Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Assembly of God
34033 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 326-3581
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Westland, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Damian School
St. Damian School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Catholic
29891 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 427-1680
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Westland, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
364
Students
-24.5% (-118 students) 10-yr
$7,550
Avg. Tuition
+93.6% (+$3,650) 3-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
-51.4% (-19.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.5% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Westland)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
364 Students
121,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202591189199
202485184192
202389181193
202291185205
2021106182201
2020106178188
2019105173193
2018105171190
2017115174199
2016115171196
2015121165183
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% Students of Color
18%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202518%18%33%
202411%18%32%
202318%19%32%
202211%19%32%
202111%19%31%
202011%19%31%
20199%18%31%
20189%17%30%
201741%19%31%
201641%20%31%
201537%19%31%
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0.48
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.480.510.64
20240.450.510.64
20230.490.530.63
20220.540.520.62
20210.520.520.62
20200.520.520.62
20190.480.490.61
20180.480.490.60
20170.400.460.59
20160.400.460.59
20150.410.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%5%8%
20245%5%8%
20235%6%8%
20227%5%7%
20214%6%8%
20204%6%8%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%8%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
249 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
68%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202568%66%55%
202472%66%55%
202367%65%55%
202260%66%57%
202163%66%57%
202063%66%58%
201968%68%59%
201868%69%59%
201776%71%61%
201676%71%61%
201575%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
86 Students
27,954 Students
% of Others Students
24%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202524%22%22%
202420%22%22%
202325%22%22%
202232%22%22%
202129%21%20%
202029%21%19%
201925%20%20%
201825%20%20%
201716%18%19%
201616%18%18%
201517%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201715:114:111:1
201615:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202560%55%54%
202460%55%54%
202360%55%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151616
2024151615
2023151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025231112
2024361111
202336910
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Average SAT score
1050
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025105012291236
2024105012321233
2023105012341231
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,550
$7,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$7,550$9,545$14,043
2024$6,325$6,996$12,357
2023$6,325$6,860$11,693
2022$3,900$6,330$11,199
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%30%34%
202430%29%33%
202330%29%33%
202210%28%32%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,550

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2,500$2,569$6,227
2024$2,250$2,557$6,113
2023$2,250$2,545$5,785
2022$1,000$2,381$5,514
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearWestland, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202590%88%81%
202490%93%85%
202390%93%85%
202290%94%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Westland, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Westland, MI include St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School and Hope Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Westland?
4 private elementary schools are located in Westland.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Westland?
100% of private elementary schools in Westland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).

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