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Grosse Pointe Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,700 students in Grosse Pointe, MI, 20% of all K-12 students in Grosse Pointe, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Grosse Pointe Private Schools (2026)

The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo
The Grosse Pointe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
(3)
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Map of Our Lady Star Of The Sea Elementary School
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Catholic
467 Fairford Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-1070
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St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
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University Liggett School Photo
University Liggett School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 4
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
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Map of Grosse Pointe Nursery School
Grosse Pointe Nursery School
Gr: K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
21336 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 881-3460
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Map of St. Clare Of Montefalco School
St. Clare Of Montefalco School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Catholic
16231 Charlevoix St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
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Grosse Pointe, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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Grosse Pte Christian Day School
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
Christian
1444 Maryland
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 821-6159
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Grosse Pointe, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,700
Students
+14.1% (+210 students) 10-yr
$22,033
Avg. Tuition
-11.9% (-$2,967) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+15.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grosse Pointe)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
892 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGrosse Pointe, MI Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20176
20164
20154
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# Students
1,700 Students
146,334 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025283180179
2024293174172
2023294174174
2022299178185
2021299176180
2020298172171
2019291168175
2018291166172
2017336170180
2016361167178
2015373162167
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% Students of Color
23%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202523%19%34%
202419%19%34%
202338%19%33%
202225%20%33%
202125%20%32%
202025%20%32%
201925%19%31%
201825%18%31%
201722%20%32%
201620%21%32%
201520%20%32%
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0.55
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.550.520.65
20240.560.520.65
20230.650.530.65
20220.560.520.64
20210.560.520.64
20200.550.530.64
20190.540.500.63
20180.540.500.63
20170.470.470.61
20160.400.480.61
20150.400.470.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
32 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
202310%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
158 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259%5%7%
20249%5%7%
20238%6%8%
20229%5%7%
20219%5%7%
20209%6%8%
201910%5%7%
201810%5%7%
201710%5%7%
20168%5%7%
20158%5%8%
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# White Students
1,063 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
63%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202563%65%52%
202460%66%52%
202351%65%52%
202261%65%54%
202161%65%54%
202062%65%54%
201964%67%56%
201864%67%56%
201771%70%58%
201676%70%58%
201576%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
411 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202524%23%26%
202427%22%26%
202328%23%25%
202226%23%25%
202126%23%25%
202025%22%24%
201921%21%24%
201821%21%23%
201716%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201512%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
184 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:114:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201710:114:112:1
20169:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
56%

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

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202571%56%55%
202471%56%54%
202372%57%54%
202272%57%54%
202172%58%54%
202072%58%54%
201972%58%53%
201872%57%53%
201765%57%53%
201665%58%52%
201565%58%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141615
2018141615
2017141615
2016141615
2015141615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202581113
202411112
202311011
202211011
202111011
202011011
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,033
$10,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$24,867$10,340$15,012
2024$34,870$8,241$13,254
2023$34,870$7,920$12,626
2022$25,000$7,446$12,187
2021$25,000$7,244$11,800
2020$25,000$6,941$11,512
2019$25,000$7,136$11,293
2018$25,000$7,057$11,017
2017$25,000$6,868$10,708
2016$25,000$6,652$10,356
2015$25,000$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
32%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202535%32%34%
202435%32%34%
202335%31%34%
202235%31%33%
202133%31%33%
202033%31%32%
201930%30%31%
201830%29%30%
201730%29%30%
201630%30%29%
201531%30%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$34.73 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$25 M$35 M$60 M
2024$30 M$45 M$59 M
2023$30 M$49 M$71 M
2022$30 M$19 M$76 M
2021$30 M$15 M$71 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
40%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearGrosse Pointe, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202540%88%81%
202465%94%85%
202365%94%85%
202265%95%85%
202165%95%85%
202065%94%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Grosse Pointe, MI include Our Lady Star Of The Sea Elementary School, University Liggett School, and The Grosse Pointe Academy.
How many private schools are located in Grosse Pointe?
6 private schools are located in Grosse Pointe.
How diverse are private schools in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Grosse Pointe go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Grosse Pointe are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grosse Pointe?
67% of private schools in Grosse Pointe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Grosse Pointe are often viewed compared to one another?

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