Traverse City Christian School Photo - The annual Christmas Cruncher is a blast enjoyed by everyone at TC Christian on the last day of school before the Christmas break.

Best Grand Traverse County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,984 students in Grand Traverse County, MI (there are 31 public schools, serving 12,144 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Grand Traverse County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
71% of private schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grand Traverse County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
845 Business Park Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 534-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
123 E 11th St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8038
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
St. Mary- Hannah Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
2912 West M -113
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5288
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Traverse City Christian School
Traverse City Christian School Photo - The annual Christmas Cruncher is a blast enjoyed by everyone at TC Christian on the last day of school before the Christmas break.
(Christian)
753 Emerson Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 929-1747
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Children's House
Montessori School
5363 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 929-9325
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School Photo - Middle School art students visit a local ceramic artist at his studio (and Pathfinder Alumnus) - one of many exciting off campus trips to enhance learning.
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1601 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students
1514 Birmley Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 946-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2055b 4 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-4640
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran Church & School welcomes you. We are truly A FAMILY IN CHRIST... experience the excellence!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1003 S Maple St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Carver St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-9793
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Grand Traverse County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,984 Students
147,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
286 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,531
$10,296
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,833
$2,932
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$66.4 million
$34.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.52
# American Indian Students
73 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,629 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
180 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
565 Students
34,821 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
How many private schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
14 private schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
How diverse are private schools in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Grand Traverse County go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Grand Traverse County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Traverse County?
71% of private schools in Grand Traverse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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