For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 579 students in Saline, MI (there are , serving 4,596 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Saline, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Saline, MI include Northstar Montessori and Washtenaw Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Saline, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Saline 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northstar Montessori
Montessori School
420 W. Russell St.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-9300
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-9300
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Avg. class size: 10 students
7200 Moon Rd.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Moon Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7151 E Michigan Ave
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 470-6685
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 470-6685
Gr: NS-PK
Saline, Michigan 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Ann Arbor (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
1315 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
(188) 852-1087
Saline, MI 48176
(188) 852-1087
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Saline)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
579 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
28 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,325
$10,154
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
232 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
40%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
317 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
55%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Saline, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Saline, MI include Northstar Montessori and Washtenaw Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Saline?
3 private schools are located in Saline.
What percentage of students in Saline go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Saline are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saline?
33% of private schools in Saline are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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