For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 214 students in Harbor Springs, MI (there are 3 public schools, serving 751 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Harbor Springs, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Harbor Springs, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Harbor Springs, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Harbor Springs)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
214 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
98 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
46%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Harbor Springs, MI?
1 private schools are located in Harbor Springs, MI.
What percentage of students in Harbor Springs go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Harbor Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harbor Springs?
100% of private schools in Harbor Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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