For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 3,712 students in Michigan.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
380 E Hickory Grove Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
St. Mary School![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo]( "Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo")
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]( "University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Assumption Bvm School
(Catholic)
6393 Belmont Avenue Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 Collegiate High School & Academy, and St. Mary 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%.
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