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Best Williamston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 136 students in Williamston, MI (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,864 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Williamston, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Williamston, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Williamston, MI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Memorial Lutheran School
Memorial Lutheran School Photo - Memorial Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2070 E Sherwood Road
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-1402
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
220 N Cedar St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
136 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
15%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
113 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
83%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
13 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Williamston, MI?
2 private schools are located in Williamston, MI.
What percentage of students in Williamston go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Williamston are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Williamston?
100% of private schools in Williamston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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