For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,995 students in Livingston County, MI (there are , serving 24,020 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Livingston County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Livingston County, MI include St. Mary Catholic School, Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School, and Holy Spirit Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
71% of private schools in Livingston County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Livingston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5291 Ethel St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9565 Musch Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-9050
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10601 Dexter-pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-5616
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Orndorf Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-7946
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-7946
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2101 S Hacker Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 227-6473
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 227-6473
Gr: NS-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
9455 Hilton Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 494-4040
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 494-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Follow The Child Montessori School
Montessori School
985 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 545-0919
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 545-0919
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Light Of The World Academy
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1740 E M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-3301
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7669 Brighton Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-1200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 900-1200
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
2944 S. Old US Hwy 23
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 225-8321
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 225-8321
Gr: NS-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13667 West Highland Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(248) 887-3836
Hartland, MI 48353
(248) 887-3836
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
425 E Washington St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0090
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0090
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
9100 Lee Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-9402
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-9402
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Livingston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fowlerville Christian School (Closed 2010)
Montessori School (Baptist)
9430 W Grand River Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9474
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9474
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Livingston County, MI include St. Mary Catholic School, Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School, and Holy Spirit Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Livingston County?
14 private schools are located in Livingston County.
How diverse are private schools in Livingston County?
Livingston County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Livingston County?
71% of private schools in Livingston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Livingston County include: Tri-lakes Baptist Christian School vs. Cornerstone Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School vs. St. Patrick School, Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School vs. Cornerstone Christian School
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