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Grosse Pointe Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 55%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grosse Pointe Private Schools (2026-27)

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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

6
Private Schools
1,700
Students
$22,033
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grosse Pointe)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,700 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
23%
19%
0.55
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
158 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,063 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
63%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
411 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
184 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,033
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$27.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
91%
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 St. Paul Catholic School, Our Lady Star Of The Sea Elementary School, and University Liggett School.
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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