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Best Michigan Private Elementary Schools Offering Sailing Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport serving 3,713 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked offering sailing sport private elementary schools in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, Cranbrook Schools, and University Liggett School.
The average acceptance rate is 41%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Top Private Elementary Schools Offering Sailing Sport in Michigan (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools Photo
(3)
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Gr: PK-12 | 1,673 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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