Top 10 Best Michigan Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,004 students in Michigan.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, St. Mary School and Marian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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 (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Brother Rice High School
Brother Rice High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
7101 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
540 students
Year: 2020
De La Salle Collegiate High School
De La Salle Collegiate High School Photo - Principal Br. Ken Kalinowski, FSC '84 with seniors at graduation.
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
14600 Common Road
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
735 students
Year: 1994
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
489 students
Year: 2016
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
298 students
Year: 2008
Marian High School
Marian High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 644-1750
students
Year: n/a
St. Hugo Of The Hills Continuation School
(Catholic)
(1)
380 E Hickory Grove Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 642-6131
684 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
St. Thecla School
St. Thecla School Photo
(Catholic)
20762 S Nunneley Road
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 791-2170
327 students
Year: n/a
Shrine Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
612 students
Year: 2005
Assumption Bvm School
(Catholic)
6393 Belmont Avenue Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
232 students
Year: 2020
Building Blocks Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
340 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
40 students
Year: 2010, 2011, 2012
Lake Area Christian School
(Christian)
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
70 students
Year: n/a
Teri Thomas
(Catholic)
2675 Third Street
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2565
225 students
Year: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, St. Mary School and Marian High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan?
15 blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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