St. Mary School Top 18 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MI)

De La Salle Collegiate High School Top 4 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (MI)

Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Top 9 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MI)

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Best Michigan Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,606 students in Michigan.

The blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include De La Salle Collegiate High School, Brother Rice High School, and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.

The average tuition cost is $16,863, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.

93% of blue ribbon private 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.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 5,606

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 5,606

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?

The blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include De La Salle Collegiate High School, Brother Rice High School, and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.

How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan?

15 blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan.

How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Michigan?

The average tuition cost is $16,863, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.

How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?

Michigan blue ribbon private schools are approximately 16% 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?

93% of blue ribbon private schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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