For the 2026 school year, there are 894 private schools serving 147,538 students in Michigan (there are 3,470 public schools, serving 1,369,239 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,291 for elementary schools and $13,678 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Mercy High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
894 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
147,538 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11,534 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1209
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,144
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$532
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,978
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$34.74 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
464 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,113 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,548 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
6,925 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
98,129 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
65%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34,774 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Michigan Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# 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 University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Mercy High School.
How many private schools are located in Michigan?
There are 894 private schools are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools cost in Michigan?
The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,291 for elementary schools and $13,678 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 10%).
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, St. Paul Lutheran School vs. Imlay City Christian School, Blue Water Christian Academy vs. New Life Christian Academy
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