For the 2024-25 school year, there are 934 private schools serving 152,274 students in Michigan (there are 3,520 public schools, serving 1,386,814 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $7,000 for elementary schools and $13,008 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School, and De La Salle Collegiate High School.
The average acceptance rate is 94% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Michigan Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked private schools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School, and De La Salle Collegiate High School.
How many private schools are located in Michigan?
There are 934 private schools are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools cost in Michigan?
The average private school tuition in Michigan is $7,000 for elementary schools and $13,008 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Michigan?
Approximately 19% of students in Michigan private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Michigan go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
Which private schools in Michigan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Michigan include: Imlay City Christian School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School vs. All Saints Catholic School, All Saints Catholic School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
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