Otsego Christian School Photo - This is our kindergarten class at Otsego Christian School here in Gaylord, MI. Small class sizes, individual attention, and a family atmosphere are hallmarks of this non-denominational Christian elementary school.

Best Gaylord Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 453 students in Gaylord, MI.
The top-ranked private preschool in Gaylord, MI is St. Mary Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Gaylord, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Gaylord Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Cathedral School
(Catholic)
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otsego Christian School
Otsego Christian School Photo - This is our kindergarten class at Otsego Christian School here in Gaylord, MI. Small class sizes, individual attention, and a family atmosphere are hallmarks of this non-denominational Christian elementary school.
(Christian)
(1)
1377 M-32
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Gaylord)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
453 Students
103,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,610 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,076
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$37.43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,676 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,243 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
339 Students
60,921 Students
% White Students
75%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
111 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
30,933 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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