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Petoskey Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
398
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petoskey)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
398 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
7%
19%
0.51
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,857 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
236 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
59%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
39%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
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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