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Best 48169 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 258 students in 48169, MI (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,245 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 48169, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 48169, MI is St. Mary Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in 48169, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 48169 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

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St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
10601 Dexter-pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
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Map of Light Of The World Academy
Light Of The World Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1740 E M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 48169, MI?
The top ranked private schools in 48169, MI is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 48169?
2 private schools are located in 48169.
What percentage of students in 48169 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 48169 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48169?
100% of private schools in 48169 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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