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Otsego County Private Schools

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 91%.
100% of private schools in Otsego County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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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
# Students
740 Students
146,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$8,963
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$27.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
531 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
78%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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