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Best Michigan Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,334 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan include Brother Rice High School, De La Salle Collegiate High School, and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
88% of blue ribbon private high 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.

Top-Ranked Michigan Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brother Rice High School
Brother Rice High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
7101 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 37 Blue Ribbon year: 1994 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5935 Clarkston Road
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
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Marian High School
Marian High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
63590 Borgert Rd
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 high schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan include Brother Rice High School, De La Salle Collegiate High School, and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Michigan?
8 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
88% of blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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