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Gaylord Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 740 students in Gaylord, MI, 21% of all K-12 students in Gaylord, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Gaylord, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 740
  • Average Tuition: $5,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Gaylord, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 740
  • Average Tuition: $5,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Gaylord, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Gaylord Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Cathedral School
St. Mary Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Catholic
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
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Map of Grace Baptist Christian School
Grace Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Baptist
232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
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Otsego Christian School Photo
Otsego Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1377 M-32
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
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Map of St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
Catholic
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
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Gaylord, MI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
740
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gaylord)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
740 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
4%
19%
0.36
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
531 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
78%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,963
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$27.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Gaylord, MI is St. Mary Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Gaylord?
4 private schools are located in Gaylord.
What percentage of students in Gaylord go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Gaylord are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gaylord?
100% of private schools in Gaylord are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gaylord are often viewed compared to one another?

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