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Gaylord Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 740 students in Gaylord, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Gaylord, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Cathedral School
St. Mary Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 16 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
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
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Gaylord, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
740
Students
+48.0% (+240 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
+22.0% (+$900) 9-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+30.0% (+3 students) 9-yr
4%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gaylord)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
740 Students
121,851 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025185189199
2024185184192
2023121181193
2022143185205
2021143182201
2020143178188
2019132173193
2018132171190
2017140174199
2016140171196
2015167165183
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% Students of Color
4%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%18%33%
20244%18%32%
20231%19%32%
20223%19%32%
20213%19%31%
20203%19%31%
20194%18%31%
20184%17%30%
20176%19%31%
20166%20%31%
20156%19%31%
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0.36
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.360.510.64
20240.360.510.64
20230.370.530.63
20220.270.520.62
20210.270.520.62
20200.270.520.62
20190.270.490.61
20180.270.490.60
20170.290.460.59
20160.290.460.59
20150.410.460.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20231%4%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
531 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
78%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202578%66%55%
202478%66%55%
202376%65%55%
202285%66%57%
202185%66%57%
202085%66%58%
201985%68%59%
201885%69%59%
201783%71%61%
201683%71%61%
201573%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
126 Students
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
19%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519%22%22%
202419%22%22%
202323%22%22%
202212%22%22%
202112%21%20%
202012%21%19%
201912%20%20%
201812%20%20%
201714%18%19%
201614%18%18%
201524%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202317:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201712:114:111:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%55%54%
202420%55%54%
202320%55%53%
202220%56%53%
202120%57%53%
202020%57%53%
201920%57%52%
201820%57%52%
201720%56%51%
201620%56%51%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025131616
202481615
202381615
202281615
202181615
202081615
201981615
201881615
201781615
2016101615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,304

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$5,000$9,545$14,043
2024$4,100$6,996$12,357
2023$4,100$6,860$11,693
2022$4,100$6,330$11,199
2021$4,100$6,143$10,824
2020$4,100$5,764$10,496
2019$4,100$5,961$10,300
2018$4,100$5,857$10,056
2017$4,100$5,572$9,712
2016$4,100$5,477$9,307
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Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$35.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gaylord, MI is St. Mary Cathedral School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gaylord?
4 private elementary schools are located in Gaylord.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gaylord?
100% of private elementary schools in Gaylord are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Gaylord are often viewed compared to one another?

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