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Emmet County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 612 students in Emmet County, MI (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,093 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Emmet County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Emmet County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
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Map of Harbor Light Christian School
Harbor Light Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
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Map of Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
416 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
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Emmet County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Petoskey Montessori Children's
Petoskey Montessori Children's
Gr: 1-5 | 44 students
Montessori School
1560 Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-5331
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
612 Students
146,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
334 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
54%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
243 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
40%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Emmet County, MI is St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Emmet County?
3 private schools are located in Emmet County.
What percentage of students in Emmet County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Emmet County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Emmet County?
75% of private schools in Emmet County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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