For the 2025 school year, there are 14 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,180 students in Michigan.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include De La Salle Collegiate High School, University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, and Everest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Michigan Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
Brother Rice High School![Brother Rice High School Photo Brother Rice High School Photo]()

All-boys (Catholic)
7101 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
615 students
Year: n/a
14600 Common Road
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
735 students
Year: 1994
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
298 students
Year: 2008
380 E Hickory Grove Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
723 students
Year: 2009
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
305 students
Year: 2006
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo]()

(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
532 students
Year: 2005
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]()

All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
758 students
Year: n/a
Assumption Bvm School
(Catholic)
6393 Belmont Avenue Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
199 students
Year: 2020
Building Blocks Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
340 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
40 students
Year: 2010, 2011, 2012
Marian High School![Marian High School Photo Marian High School Photo]()

All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
n/a students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include De La Salle Collegiate High School, University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, and Everest Academy.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan?
14 blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
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