St. Mary School Photo

Best Charlevoix County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 109 students in Charlevoix County, MI.
The top-ranked private preschool in Charlevoix County, MI is St. Mary School.
50% of private preschools in Charlevoix County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Charlevoix County Private Preschools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Charlevoix County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
109 Students
103,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
7,610 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$9,076

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
202 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,676 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,243 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
68 Students
60,921 Students
% White Students
62%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
111 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
30,933 Students
% of Others Students
36%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Charlevoix County, MI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Charlevoix County, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Charlevoix County?
2 private preschools are located in Charlevoix County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Charlevoix County?
50% of private preschools in Charlevoix County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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