For the 2026 school year, there are 592 private schools belonging to membership associations in Michigan.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (30% of schools), Other school association(s) (23% of schools) and Christian Schools International (CSI) (11% of schools).
Top-Ranked Michigan Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)
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# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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