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Interlochen Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 622 students in Interlochen, MI, 78% of all K-12 students in Interlochen, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Interlochen, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Interlochen Private Schools (2026-27)

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 New Covenant Christian Academy
New Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 45 students
Christian
18201 Honor Hwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
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Interlochen, MI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
622
Students
$78,725
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Interlochen)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
622 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
30%
19%
0.31
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
37 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
82%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
56%
Average Class Size
9 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$78,725
$8,963
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$533
Average % on Financial Aid
83%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$147.2 million
$27.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
34 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Interlochen, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Interlochen, MI is Interlochen Arts Academy.
How many private schools are located in Interlochen?
2 private schools are located in Interlochen.
What percentage of students in Interlochen go to private school?
78% of all K-12 students in Interlochen are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Interlochen?
50% of private schools in Interlochen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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