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Petoskey Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 398 students in Petoskey, MI, 14% of all K-12 students in Petoskey, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Petoskey, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Petoskey Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
414 Michigan St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3651
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Map of Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Northern Migh Community Child Dev C
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
416 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4563
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Map of St. Michael Academy
St. Michael Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Catholic
2225 Summit Park Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-3302
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Petoskey, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Petoskey Montessori Children's
Petoskey Montessori Children's
Gr: 1-5 | 44 students
Montessori School
1560 Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-5331
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Petoskey, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
398
Students
+8.2% (+30 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
-12.5% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petoskey)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
398 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025133180179
2024133174172
202373174174
2022123178185
2021123176180
2020123172171
2019123168175
2018123166172
2017157170180
2016108167178
201592162167
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% Students of Color
7%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20257%19%34%
20247%19%34%
202325%19%33%
202210%20%33%
20219%20%32%
20209%20%32%
201925%19%31%
201825%18%31%
20178%20%32%
20168%21%32%
20158%20%32%
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0.51
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.510.520.65
20240.510.520.65
20230.200.530.65
20220.410.520.64
20210.410.520.64
20200.410.530.64
20190.410.500.63
20180.410.500.63
20170.490.470.61
20160.480.480.61
20150.480.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
236 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202559%65%52%
202459%66%52%
20238%65%52%
202273%65%54%
202173%65%54%
202073%65%54%
201973%67%56%
201873%67%56%
201763%70%58%
201664%70%58%
201564%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
153 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
39%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202538%23%26%
202438%22%26%
202389%23%25%
202224%23%25%
202124%23%25%
202024%22%24%
201924%21%24%
201824%21%23%
201735%19%22%
201634%19%22%
201534%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202373:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202550%56%55%
202450%56%54%
202250%57%54%
202150%58%54%
202050%58%54%
201950%58%53%
201850%57%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearPetoskey, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025121715
2024121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121615
2018121615
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Petoskey, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Petoskey, MI is St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Petoskey?
3 private schools are located in Petoskey.
What percentage of students in Petoskey go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Petoskey are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Petoskey?
67% of private schools in Petoskey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Petoskey are often viewed compared to one another?

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