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Best 49684 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,418 students in 49684, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,982 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in 49684, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in 49684, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked 49684 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Inmacule Conseption Continuation School
(Catholic)
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
123 E 11th St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8038
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School Photo - Middle School art students visit a local ceramic artist at his studio (and Pathfinder Alumnus) - one of many exciting off campus trips to enhance learning.
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1003 S Maple St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 49684, MI?
How many private schools are located in 49684?
5 private schools are located in 49684.
How diverse are private schools in 49684?
49684 private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in 49684 go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in 49684 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 49684?
80% of private schools in 49684 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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