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Lake Leelanau Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 137 students in Lake Leelanau, MI, 66% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake Leelanau Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Mary School
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
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Lake Leelanau, MI Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
137
Students
$7,265
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Leelanau)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
894 Schools
# Students
137 Students
146,113 Students
% Students of Color
4%
19%
0.08
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
8 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
182 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
96%
65%
# 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
n/a
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1209
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,265
$8,972
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$2.6 million
$26.21 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Leelanau?
1 private schools are located in Lake Leelanau.
What percentage of students in Lake Leelanau go to private school?
66% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Leelanau?
100% of private schools in Lake Leelanau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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