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Best Otsego County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 740 students in Otsego County, MI (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,527 public students). 17% 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%.
100% of private schools in Otsego County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Otsego County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Cathedral School
St. Mary Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
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Map of Grace Baptist Christian School
Grace Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Baptist
232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
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Otsego Christian School Photo
Otsego Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1377 M-32
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-8333
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOtsego County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
740 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025185180179
2024185174172
2023121174174
2022143178185
2021143176180
2020143172171
2019132168175
2018132166172
2017140170180
2016140167178
2015167162167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20231%19%33%
20223%20%33%
20213%20%32%
20203%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20176%20%32%
20166%21%32%
20156%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202317:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202520%56%55%
202420%56%54%
202320%57%54%
202220%57%54%
202120%58%54%
202020%58%54%
201920%58%53%
201820%57%53%
201720%57%53%
201620%58%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025131715
202481715
202381715
202281715
202181715
202081715
201981615
201881615
201781615
2016101615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025$5,000$10,340$15,012
2024$4,100$8,241$13,254
2023$4,100$7,920$12,626
2022$4,100$7,446$12,187
2021$4,100$7,244$11,800
2020$4,100$6,941$11,512
2019$4,100$7,136$11,293
2018$4,100$7,057$11,017
2017$4,100$6,868$10,708
2016$4,100$6,652$10,356
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.360.520.65
20240.360.520.65
20230.370.530.65
20220.270.520.64
20210.270.520.64
20200.270.530.64
20190.270.500.63
20180.270.500.63
20170.290.470.61
20160.290.480.61
20150.410.470.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
531 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
78%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202578%65%52%
202478%66%52%
202376%65%52%
202285%65%54%
202185%65%54%
202085%65%54%
201985%67%56%
201885%67%56%
201783%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201573%70%58%
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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
126 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOtsego County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202519%23%26%
202419%22%26%
202323%23%25%
202212%23%25%
202112%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201912%21%24%
201812%21%23%
201714%19%22%
201614%19%22%
201524%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Otsego County, MI is St. Mary Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Otsego County?
4 private schools are located in Otsego County.
What percentage of students in Otsego County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Otsego County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Otsego County?
100% of private schools in Otsego County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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