For the 2025 school year, there are 128 private schools serving 20,640 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 Divine Child High School, University Liggett School, and Al-ikhlas Training Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,657, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,266.
68% of private schools in Wayne County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
12555 McDougall St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
48735 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Cabrini Elementary & Middle School
(Catholic)
15300 Wick Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6610
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6610
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Cornerstone School West
(Christian)
9333 Linwood
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 868-6637
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 868-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Crescent Academy International
(Islamic)
40440 Palmer Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Dearborn Christian Preschool
(Christian)
21360 Donaldson Street
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 563-1240
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 563-1240
Grades: NS
| 20 students
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
5679 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
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.]( "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
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Divine Child Elementary School
(Catholic)
25001 Herbert Weier Dr
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Divine Child High School![Divine Child High School Photo]( "Divine Child High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1001 N Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Grades: K-12
| 802 students
15325 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Gesu Catholic School
(Catholic)
17139 Oak Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Great Revelations Academy
(Islamic)
6400 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 254-4504
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 254-4504
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Holy Redeemer Grade School![Holy Redeemer Grade School Photo - Our church]( "Holy Redeemer Grade School Photo - Our church")
(Catholic)
1711 Junction St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 841-5230
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 841-5230
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
4700 Allen Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6900
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 928-6900
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Kathi Ingleby![Kathi Ingleby Photo - The annual Christmas Program is a favorite for students and the proud parents/grandparents.]( "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
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-4044
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Loyola High School
All-boys (Catholic)
15325 Pinehurst St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 861-2407
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 861-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
33300 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy![Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo]( "Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1229 Labrosse St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Muslim American Youth Academy
(Islamic)
19500 Ford Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
(213) 436-3300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(213) 436-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
41355 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 348-9031
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 348-9031
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
1151 William St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-3053
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-3053
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Our Lady Of Victory
(Catholic)
132 Orchard Dr
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3610
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3610
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
467 Fairford Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-1070
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
43065 Joy Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 727 students
Real Life Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
48670 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 495-0833
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 495-0833
Grades: PK-K
| 371 students
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2602 S Wayne Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 721-4650
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 721-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
5885 N Venoy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
11311 Hubbard
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 421-7360
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 421-7360
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Elm St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3146
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3146
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 642 students
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Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atonement Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2525
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2525
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Benjamin E Mays Male Academy (Closed)
All-boys (Baptist)
3544 Iroquois St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0014
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0014
Grades: K-7
| 58 students
Bethany Lutheran School (Closed)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11475 East Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 885-0180
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 885-0180
Grades: 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
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(248) 667-1400
Grades: K-12
| 1,186 students
Children's Place Montessori Of Grosse Ile (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
9393 Church Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 225-6199
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 225-6199
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
The Covenant School (Closed 2021)
(Christian)
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 255-1100
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 255-1100
Grades: 5-12
| 155 students
Detroit Urban Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8181 Greenfield Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 582-9900
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 582-9900
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
East Bethlehem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3510 E Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 892-2671
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 892-2671
Grades: PK-10
| 86 students
15865 E 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-6792
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-6792
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
East Catholic High School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
7320 Saint Anthony Pl
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 921-9650
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 921-9650
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Family First Learning Center Llc (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3855 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-1432
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-1432
Grades: Inquire with school
| 45 students
20045 Joann
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-2330
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-2330
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Greenfield Peace Lutheran School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7000 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 838-6588
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 838-6588
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
1444 Maryland
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 821-6159
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 821-6159
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
8900 Pardee Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 292-1660
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 292-1660
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Lola Park Lutheran School (Closed 2000)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
14750 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0047
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0047
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Loving Arms Montessori (Closed 2022)
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
18940 Marlowe St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-7963
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-7963
Grades: PK-K
| 6 students
Lutheran High School East (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20100 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8750
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8750
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Mccully's Educational Resource Center (Closed)
Special Program Emphasis
7664 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 414-7884
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 414-7884
Grades: 1-12
| 204 students
Montessori Child Development Center (Closed)
Montessori School
6451 Jackson Street
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 383-1463
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 383-1463
Grades: NS-PK
| 48 students
New St. Mark Montessori School (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
24331 W 8 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-4410
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-4410
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Northville Montessori Center (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
40260 Five Mile Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 697-6088
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 697-6088
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Notre Dame High School (Closed 2004)
All-boys (Catholic)
20254 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8965
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 371-8965
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Our Lady Of Loretto School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
17175 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-4764
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-4764
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
11420 Conant Avenue
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 892-8130
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 892-8130
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
19390 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 881-3629
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 881-3629
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
St. Agatha High School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
25707 Pembroke Avenue
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-3317
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 532-3317
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
4671 Parker Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1144
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1144
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
St. Aloysius (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
37200 Neville St
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 941-3340
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 941-3340
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
7230 Schaefer Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-1886
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-1886
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
St. Alphonsus High School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
7265 Calhoun
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-4266
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-4266
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
St. Ambrose Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1091 Alter Road
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-0177
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-0177
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
St. Anthony Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
373 W Columbia Avenue
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-4313
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-4313
Grades: 5
| 14 students
St. Bartholomew School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
20001 Wexford St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-3640
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-3640
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
St. Benedict School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
53 Candler St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-7502
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-7502
Grades: PK-8
| 155 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 Divine Child High School, University Liggett School, and Al-ikhlas Training Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County?
128 private schools are located in Wayne County.
How much do private schools cost in Wayne County?
The average tuition cost is $8,657, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,266.
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wayne County include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. Northville Christian School, Shajara Tayyiba School vs. Crescent Academy International, Grosse Pointe Nursery School vs. The Grosse Pointe Academy
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