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Gaylord Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 453 students in Gaylord, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private preschools in Gaylord, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gaylord Private Preschools (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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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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Gaylord, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
453
Students
+3.4% (+15 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 9-yr
5%
Students of Color
-16.7% (-1.0 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
2 Schools
591 Schools
# Students
453 Students
103,395 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025227198191
2024227191187
202377186185
2022183186188
2021183183184
2020183181179
2019167179182
2018167175181
2017180172183
2016180170181
2015219167173
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% Students of Color
5%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%18%32%
20245%18%32%
20223%19%31%
20213%19%32%
20203%20%31%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%30%
20176%20%31%
20166%21%31%
20156%20%31%
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0.40
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.400.560.65
20240.400.560.65
20230.500.560.65
20220.270.550.64
20210.270.560.64
20200.270.560.64
20190.270.530.64
20180.270.540.64
20170.290.510.62
20160.290.520.62
20150.410.510.62
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,771 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%4%
20193%2%5%
20183%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,147 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
3 Students
4,212 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
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# White Students
339 Students
62,021 Students
% White Students
75%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202575%60%48%
202475%60%48%
202351%59%48%
202285%60%50%
202185%60%50%
202085%60%51%
201985%63%52%
201885%63%52%
201783%66%54%
201683%65%54%
201573%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
95 Students
30,519 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202521%30%34%
202421%30%33%
202349%30%33%
202212%29%31%
202112%29%31%
202012%28%31%
201912%27%30%
201812%27%30%
201714%24%30%
201614%25%29%
201524%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,633 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519:114:112:1
202419:114:112:1
202313:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202112:114:112:1
202012:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%

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

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%54%51%
202420%55%51%
202320%54%51%
202220%54%51%
202120%56%50%
202020%57%50%
201920%55%50%
201820%56%50%
201720%55%49%
201620%55%49%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025121716
202481716
202381716
202281716
202181716
202081716
201981716
201881716
201781616
2016101616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$7,697

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearGaylord, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$5,000$9,189$12,988
2024$5,000$8,949$12,643
2023$5,000$8,837$12,143
2022$5,000$8,608$11,665
2021$5,000$8,460$11,446
2020$5,000$8,399$11,205
2019$5,000$8,316$11,020
2018$5,000$8,138$10,760
2017$5,000$8,099$10,507
2016$5,000$7,974$10,136
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Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$33.47 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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