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Best Charlevoix County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Charlevoix County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCharlevoix County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
109 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202555180179
202455174172
202358174174
202257178185
202157176180
202057172171
201957168175
201857166172
201751170180
201648167178
201556162167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20256%19%34%
20246%19%34%
20233%19%33%
20226%20%33%
20216%20%32%
20206%20%32%
20195%19%31%
20185%18%31%
20171%20%32%
20161%21%32%
201580%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202560%56%55%
202460%56%54%
202360%57%54%
202260%57%54%
202160%58%54%
202060%58%54%
201960%58%53%
201860%57%53%
201760%57%53%
201650%58%52%
201530%58%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015111615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$3,000$10,340$15,012
2024$3,000$8,241$13,254
2023$2,500$7,920$12,626
2022$2,500$7,446$12,187
2021$2,500$7,244$11,800
2020$2,500$6,941$11,512
2019$2,500$7,136$11,293
2018$2,500$7,057$11,017
2017$2,500$6,868$10,708
2016$2,500$6,652$10,356
2015$2,675$6,591$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.490.520.65
20240.490.520.65
20230.500.530.65
20220.480.520.64
20210.480.520.64
20200.480.530.64
20190.480.500.63
20180.480.500.63
20170.420.470.61
20160.370.480.61
20150.480.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
68 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
62%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202562%65%52%
202462%66%52%
202359%65%52%
202265%65%54%
202165%65%54%
202065%65%54%
201965%67%56%
201865%67%56%
201773%70%58%
201677%70%58%
201566%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
39 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlevoix County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202536%23%26%
202436%22%26%
202339%23%25%
202231%23%25%
202131%23%25%
202031%22%24%
201931%21%24%
201831%21%23%
201723%19%22%
201619%19%22%
201530%19%21%
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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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