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Gaylord Private Elementary Schools

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 91%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
666 Schools
# Students
740 Students
121,769 Students
% Students of Color
4%
18%
0.36
0.51
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
531 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
78%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
170 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
27,903 Students
% of Others Students
19%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,753 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$7,989
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$30.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

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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