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St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo - Living Faith- Students sharing mass with Archbishop Vigneron.

Best Monroe ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,477 students in Monroe, MI (there are , serving 6,194 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Monroe, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Monroe, MI include St. Mary Catholic Central High School and Holy Ghost Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of private schools in Monroe, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Monroe ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Ghost Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
3563 Heiss Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-0509
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic Central High School
St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo - Living Faith- Students sharing mass with Archbishop Vigneron.
(Catholic)
108 W Elm Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-7622
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mces-st. John Campus
(Catholic)
521 S Monroe St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1670
Gr: 2-4 | 188 students
Meadow Montessori School
Montessori School
1670 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-9496
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
510 W Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-6335
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students Tuition listed
151 N Monroe St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-6335
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Scott St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-1160
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5
Zion Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
186 Cole Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-1378
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Monroe)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,477 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,450
$10,154
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,055 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
72%
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
344 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Monroe, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Monroe, MI include St. Mary Catholic Central High School and Holy Ghost Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe?
8 private schools are located in Monroe.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe?
Monroe private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe?
88% of private schools in Monroe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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