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Interlochen Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
622
Students
+34.9% (+161 students) 10-yr
$78,725
Avg. Tuition
+56.0% (+$28,265) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
-30.8% (-4 students) 6-yr
30%
Students of Color
-6.3% (-2.0 pp) 6-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Interlochen)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
893 Schools
# Students
622 Students
146,195 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025311180179
2024306174172
2023301174174
2022557178185
2021545176180
2020545172171
2019555168175
2018461166172
2017461170180
2016461167178
2015461162167
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% Students of Color
30%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2019-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202530%19%34%
20245%19%34%
20235%19%33%
202230%20%33%
202127%20%32%
202027%20%32%
201932%19%31%
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0.31
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.310.520.65
20240.310.520.65
20230.310.530.65
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20235%3%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
37 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
82%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202582%65%52%
202482%66%52%
202382%65%52%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
6 Students
34,368 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202513%23%26%
202413%22%26%
202313%23%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256:113:111:1
20246:113:111:1
20236:114:111:1
20226:113:111:1
20216:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20197:113:112:1
20187:113:112:1
20177:114:112:1
20167:114:112:1
20157:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
56%

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

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202582%56%55%
202482%56%54%
202382%57%54%
202282%57%54%
202187%58%54%
202087%58%54%
201990%58%53%
201850%57%53%
201750%57%53%
201650%58%52%
201550%58%52%
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Average Class Size
9 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202591715
202491715
202391715
202291715
2021121715
2020121715
2019131615
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202521113
202421112
202321011
202221011
202121011
202021011
201921011
201821011
201721010
20162910
20152810
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$78,725
$8,925

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$78,725$10,340$15,012
2024$76,500$8,241$13,254
2023$40,175$7,920$12,626
2022$40,175$7,446$12,187
2021$38,000$7,244$11,800
2020$38,000$6,941$11,512
2019$40,940$7,136$11,293
2018$50,460$7,057$11,017
2017$50,460$6,868$10,708
2016$50,460$6,652$10,356
2015$50,460$6,591$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
83%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202583%32%34%
202481%32%34%
202355%31%34%
202255%31%33%
202179%31%33%
202079%31%32%
201974%30%31%
201876%29%30%
201776%29%30%
201676%30%29%
201576%30%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$147.2 million
$27.09 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearInterlochen, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$147 M$35 M$39 M
2024$147 M$45 M$39 M
2023$143 M$49 M$39 M
2022$143 M$19 M$40 M
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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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