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Top 5 Best Michigan Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 3,790 students in Michigan.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Everest Academy, and Holy Name Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
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 Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Students
Year
Everest Academy
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(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9068
458 students
Year: 2016
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
298 students
Year: 2008
St. Hugo Of The Hills Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
380 E Hickory Grove Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
723 students
Year: 2009
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
190 students
Year: n/a
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(5)
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
257 students
Year: n/a
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
305 students
Year: 2006
Shrine Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
532 students
Year: 2005
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
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All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
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
199 students
Year: 2020
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
70 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Everest Academy, and Holy Name Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Michigan?
10 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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