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Best Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Grand Traverse County Private High Schools (2026)

Map of Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
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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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Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
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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Map of St. Francis High School
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 Photo
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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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)

Map of Traverse Bay Mennonite School
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

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearGrand Traverse County Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20226
20216
20207
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
2,560 Students
59,784 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025427263253
2024368248245
2023356250247
2022412254257
2021410250249
2020354244235
2019333233242
2018322231238
2017323234246
2016323231241
2015323217220
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% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202512%18%32%
20247%18%31%
20237%18%31%
202213%20%30%
202112%20%30%
202012%20%29%
201912%18%29%
20186%16%28%
20176%22%30%
20166%21%30%
20156%21%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
5,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202513:111:110:1
202413:111:110:1
202313:111:110:1
202213:111:110:1
202113:111:110:1
202013:111:110:1
201914:111:110:1
201815:111:110:1
201715:112:110:1
201615:112:110:1
201515:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202558%58%57%
202458%57%57%
202358%57%57%
202258%58%56%
202160%58%56%
202060%57%56%
201962%57%55%
201850%55%55%
201750%55%55%
201650%55%54%
201550%55%54%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025131714
2024131714
2023131714
2022131714
2021141714
2020141614
2019151614
2018161614
2017241614
2016241614
2015241614
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202521213
202421112
202321112
202221012
202121012
202021012
201921011
201821011
201721011
20162911
20152810
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,705
$13,825

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$31,705$13,905$17,997
2024$76,500$13,200$17,011
2023$40,175$11,960$16,191
2022$40,175$11,282$15,821
2021$38,000$10,825$15,331
2020$38,000$10,332$15,046
2019$40,940$10,901$14,791
2018$50,460$10,804$14,527
2017$50,460$10,405$14,161
2016$50,460$9,948$13,713
2015$50,460$9,729$13,065
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$817
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202567%38%38%
202466%38%37%
202353%36%36%
202253%37%36%
202165%37%36%
202065%37%35%
201962%36%34%
201863%34%33%
201763%34%32%
201663%36%31%
201563%36%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,119

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$3,986$9,714
2024$19,505$4,819$9,498
2023$17,477$4,637$8,890
2022$17,477$4,574$8,717
2021$2,500$3,174$8,472
2020$2,500$3,446$8,370
2019$2,500$3,586$7,924
2018$4,600$3,437$7,471
2017$2,900$3,396$7,202
2016$2,900$3,329$6,993
2015$2,900$3,257$6,822
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Average Acceptance Rate
20%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$66.4 million
$41.66 million

Endowment Trends (2020-2025)

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$66 M$43 M$65 M
2024$147 M$60 M$65 M
2023$143 M$59 M$65 M
2022$143 M$24 M$67 M
2021$92 M$19 M$75 M
2020$92 M$17 M$76 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.42

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.280.430.61
20240.280.410.60
20230.290.410.60
20220.290.420.58
20210.290.420.57
20200.290.430.57
20190.270.400.56
20180.270.390.55
20170.260.400.54
20160.260.400.54
20150.260.410.53
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# American Indian Students
66 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20242%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%3%5%
20181%4%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
24 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%8%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%8%
20201%4%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,669 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
84%
75%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202584%75%59%
202484%76%60%
202384%76%60%
202283%75%62%
202183%75%63%
202084%75%64%
201985%76%64%
201885%77%65%
201785%77%66%
201685%77%66%
201585%76%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
190 Students
6,932 Students
% of Others Students
10%
11%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Traverse County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202510%12%17%
20249%10%15%
202310%8%16%
202210%10%16%
202110%10%15%
202010%10%14%
201910%10%14%
201810%9%13%
201710%10%14%
201610%9%13%
201510%10%12%
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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 St. Francis High School, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Traverse City Christian 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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