Best Leelanau County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 285 students in Leelanau County, MI (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,893 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 88%.
33% of private schools in Leelanau County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Leelanau County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Leelanau School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
(13)
St. Mary School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Map of Leelanau Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
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Leelanau County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Leelanau Children's Center Northport
Gr: K-1 | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
164 S High St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5144

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
285 Students
146,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1209

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,475
$10,168
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,705
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2.6 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
82%
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
30 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Leelanau County, MI include St. Mary School and The Leelanau School.
How many private schools are located in Leelanau County?
3 private schools are located in Leelanau County.
What percentage of students in Leelanau County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leelanau County?
33% of private schools in Leelanau County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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