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Best Michigan Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 219 catholic private schools serving 55,401 students in Michigan. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Michigan.

The catholic private schools in Michigan include Catholic Central High School, Brother Rice High School, and Father Gabriel Richard High School.

The average tuition cost is $8,961, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 219
# Students Served: 55,401

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 219
# Students Served: 55,401

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Michigan?

The catholic private schools in Michigan include Catholic Central High School, Brother Rice High School, and Father Gabriel Richard High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Michigan?

219 catholic private schools are located in Michigan.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Michigan?

The average tuition cost is $8,961, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Michigan?

Michigan catholic private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.

Michigan Catholic Private School Trends

219

Private Schools

55,401

Students

$8,961

Avg. Tuition

17%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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