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Charlevoix County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 109 students in Charlevoix County, MI (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,398 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Charlevoix County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Charlevoix County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
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Map of Charlevoix Childrens House
Charlevoix Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
109 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$8,963

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
68 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
62%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charlevoix County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Charlevoix County, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Charlevoix County?
2 private schools are located in Charlevoix County.
What percentage of students in Charlevoix County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlevoix County?
50% of private schools in Charlevoix County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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