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Best Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,560 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (2025)

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
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
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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
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
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
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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

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 Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal 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 Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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