Traverse City Christian School Photo - A group of students ready for some team-building adventures at TC Christian's annual MS/HS Fall retreat.

Best Grand Traverse County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 2,659 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top ranked private preschools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Inmacule Conseption Continuation School, and Traverse City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private preschools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Grand Traverse County Private Preschools (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
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 499 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
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
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
1514 Birmley Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 946-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Inmacule Conseption Continuation School, and Traverse City Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Grand Traverse County?
7 private preschools are located in Grand Traverse County.
How diverse are private preschools in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County private preschools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Grand Traverse County?
71% of private preschools in Grand Traverse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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