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Grand Traverse County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,560 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 students
Catholic
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
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Interlochen Arts Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
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St. Francis High School
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Catholic
123 E 11th St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8038
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Traverse City Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
753 Emerson Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 929-1747
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Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students
845 Business Park Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 534-7760
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Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
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Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (Closed)

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Traverse Bay Mennonite School
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Mennonite
915 Carver St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-9793
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
2,560 Students
59,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
5,538 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,705
$12,881
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,311
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$74.6 million
$35.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.42
# American Indian Students
66 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
1,669 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
84%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
81 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
190 Students
6,953 Students
% of Others Students
10%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Interlochen Arts Academy, St. Francis High School, and Grand Traverse Area Catholic School.
How many private high schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
6 private high schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
How diverse are private high schools in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Traverse County?
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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