It’s important to search thoroughly when looking for a school for your child. If you’re considering private school options, no doubt you’re in the market for the best private schools in Michigan.
For families who live in the county of Macomb, Christian schools and Montessori schools are abundant. To help you sift through the many great options, we’ve compiled a list of Macomb County private schools.
Read more: A Parent’s Guide to Macomb County Public Schools
A note about tuition costs
Private schools don’t receive money from the state school funds, so they are financed through corporate gifts and grants, religious institutions (if they’re parochial) and tuition from those who attend. Fees vary greatly – from $1,000 to as much as $30,000 a year. However, don’t assume that a school is out of your financial range. Most offer scholarships, for both academic excellence or financial need. Check with the school you’re interested in sending your child to find out what the cost will be to attend.
This article was updated on Aug. 30, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included adding Amanda Rahn’s expert research on fact-checking for the latest stats of private schools in Oakland County. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
Macomb County private schools
Cross of Glory Lutheran School
- Address: 61095 Campground Road, Washington Township
- Phone: 586-781-9870
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 102
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Young 5s program, three or five-day kindergarten, before/after-school latchkey, multi-grade classrooms; childcare available for ages 3-4.
De La Salle Collegiate High School
- Address: 14600 Common Road, Warren
- Phone: 586-778-2207
- Grades: 9-12 (male)
- NOS: 537
- Affiliation: Catholic/International Baccalaureate
Catholic IB college-prep school inspired by the spirit and tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Educates diverse students in a safe, positive environment.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Schools
- Address: 29500 Westbrook Ave., Warren
- Phone: 586-574-2480
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 202
- Affiliation: Catholic
Academic excellence and traditional values on a 17-acre campus. Students study Ukrainian as part of a dual-foreign language program. Offers a Young 3 preschool class.
Immanuel Lutheran School
- Address: 47120 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township
- Phone: Preschool: 586-286-1940, K-8 school” 586-286-7076
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: N/A
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Accredited school offering quality education in a Christian environment.
Lutheran High School North
- Address: 16825 24 Mile Road, Macomb Township
- Phone: 586-781-9151
- Grades: 9-12
- NOS: 615
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Christ-centered education devoted to academic excellence. Of grads, 98% attend college. AP/honors courses; full range of extracurricular programs.
Montessori Children’s Academy
- Address: 43521 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-286-4566
- Grades: PreK-6, plus toddler program
- NOS: 70
- Affiliation: Montessori
Association Montessori International recognized. Use materials, educational techniques and observation for natural development. Students engage in the process, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline and a love of learning.
Montessori Stepping Stones
- Address: 174 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-465-4260
- Grades: PreK-8, infants/toddlers
- NOS: 150
- Affiliation: Montessori
Positive, success-based, well-established Montessori environment. Older kids attend an annual four-day fall camping trip and sailing trips every other year.
Parkway Christian School
- Address: 14500 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Phone: 586-446-9900
- Grades: PreK-12
- NOS: 546
- Affiliation: Christian
Cognia-accredited, Christian School International accredited and Cognia accredited. Encourages Christian values and beliefs. Latchkey, art, PE, foreign language, music, computers, extracurriculars.
Peace Lutheran School of Shelby Township
- Address: 6580 24 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Phone: 586-731-4120
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 300
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Nationally accredited. Personalized education, high academic standards and Christian-based values. Full-day kindergarten, early childhood development from 2 years (parent/toddler to Young 5 program). Bible study options for all.
Regina High School
- Address: 13900 Masonic Blvd., Warren
- Phone: 586-585-0500
- Grades: 9-12 (female)
- NOS: 310
- Affiliation: Catholic
Macomb County’s only all-female college prep Catholic school. Boasts more than 60 years of faith-based education, 18 honors and AP classes, plus exceptional sports and arts programs. Cognia accredited.
St. Anne Catholic Grade School
- Address: 5920 Arden Ave., Warren
- Phone: 586-264-2911
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 340
- Affiliation: Catholic
Provides a student-centered Catholic education. Seeks to integrate the spiritual, academic, athletic and social development of all students so they become moral, disciplined and respectful individuals.
St. Augustine Catholic School
- Address: 67901 Howard St., Richmond
- Phone: 586-727-9365
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 190
- Affiliation: Catholic
Students work closely with highly qualified teachers in small classes and learn Christian values. Enrichment in art, music, Spanish, PE and computers.
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School
- Address: 21100 Madison St., St. Clair Shores
- Phone: 586-771-3525
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 195
- Affiliation: Catholic
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist on staff. Full- or half-day pre- kindergarten, 3-year-old PreK and weekly Spanish for kindergarten-grade eight. Plus, LabLearner science, after-school chess club and garden club offered.
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
- Address: 22415 Overlake Drive, St. Clair Shores
- Phone: 586-775-8370
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 300
- Affiliation: Catholic
A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Received Michigan Green School Evergreen Award. Plus, an anti-bullying program and athletics.
St. John Lutheran School
- Address: 16339 14 Mile Road, Fraser
- Phone: 586-294-8740
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 250
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Faith-based education that continually revises/updates curriculum. Extensive fine arts, weekly chapel worship, kindergarten-grade two iPads and 1:1 computing for middle school.
St. Lawrence Catholic School
- Address: 44429 Utica Road, Utica
- Phone: 586-731-0135
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 1,085
- Affiliation: Catholic
The forensics program for grades five-eight focuses on public speaking. Academic games program, Science Olympiad, many clubs and CYO sports.
St. Mary Catholic School
- Address: 2 Union St., Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-468-4570
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 420 (K-8)
- Affiliation: Catholic
Academically rich, technology-filled, faith-based education. Small class sizes, community environment.
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
- Address: 37601 31 Mile Road, Richmond
- Phone: 586-727-9080
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 34 (PreK), 87 (K-8)
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Art, computers, Spanish, gym, music, piano lessons and an in-house resource room among extras.
St. Peter Lutheran Church and School
- Address: 17051 24 Mile Road, Macomb
- Phone: 586-781-9296
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 700
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Christ-centered and academically challenging. Small class sizes. Enrichment in art, music, technology, PE and Spanish for kindergarten-grade eight. Chromebooks/iPads for classrooms are 1:1. Gifted and Talented program grades two-six. School athletics and clubs.
St. Thecla Catholic School
- Address: 20762 S. Nunneley Road, Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-791-2170
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 282
- Affiliation: Catholic
Spanish for kindergarten-grade eight, music, PE, computers and a library. CYO sports for grades four-eight includes soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, baseball and softball among athletic offerings, plus academic clubs.
Trinity Lutheran School
- Address: 38900 Harper Ave., Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-468-8511
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 100 (Early childhood), 216 (K-8)
- Affiliation: Lutheran
National Exemplary School for academic excellence and safe, caring Christian atmosphere. Extracurricular options include athletics, music and clubs. Offers a separate early childhood center.
Trinity Lutheran School Utica
- Address: 45160 Van Dyke Ave., Utica
- Phone: 586-731-4490
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 388
- Affiliation: Lutheran
Small class sizes and Christian education. Childcare begins at 30 months. Strong music, computer and art curriculum starts in kindergarten.
Warren Woods Christian School
- Address: 14000 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren
- Phone: 586-772-8787
- Grades: PreK-8
- NOS: 190
- Affiliation: Christian
Computer science, art, robotics, foreign language, science lab, fine arts, PE, middle school electives, competitive sports for grades five-eight and summer camp.
Follow Metro Parent on Instagram.