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Best Michigan Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 7,216 students in Michigan. You can also find more schools membership associations in Michigan.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Marian High School, and Mercy High School.
The average tuition cost is $12,408, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.
89% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Northville Photo
Brightmont Academy - Northville
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
15374 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
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Map of Crescent Academy International
Crescent Academy International
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
40440 Palmer Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
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Detroit Catholic Central High School Photo
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 9
All-boys (Catholic)
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 596-3810
(3)
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Gabriel Richard Catholic High School Photo
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
15325 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
(4)
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Map of Grandville Calvin Christian High School
Grandville Calvin Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 835 students
Sports: 16
Christian
3750 Ivanrest Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 826-3620
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Marian High School Photo
Marian High School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
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Mercy High School Photo
Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 43
All-girls (Catholic)
29300 W 11 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 476-2484
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Michigan Islamic Academy Photo
Michigan Islamic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 19
Islamic
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
(1)
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Muslim American Youth Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Islamic
19500 Ford Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
(213) 436-3300
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Novi Christian Academy Photo
Novi Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
40800 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 668-7100
(2)
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Oakland Christian School Photo
Oakland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 533 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Christian
3075 Shimmons Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 373-2700
(67)
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Plymouth Christian Academy Photo
Plymouth Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
43065 Joy Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-3505
(9)
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St. Mary Catholic Central High School Photo
St. Mary Catholic Central High School
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
108 W Elm Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-7622
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Southfield Christian School Photo
Southfield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
Baptist
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
(1)
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University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
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Map of Genesee Academy
Genesee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Islamic
9447 Corunna Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 250-7557
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Holt Lutheran School And Sonshine Ecc
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2418 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-3182
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Marian High School, and Mercy High School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Michigan?
17 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $12,408, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan?
Michigan private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
89% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
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Private Schools
7,216
Students
$12,408
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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