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Best Michigan Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools with special program emphasis serving 5,017 students in Michigan.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Michigan include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Interlochen Arts Academy, and FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12.

The average tuition cost is $26,522, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,154.

39% of private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 5,017

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 5,017

Michigan Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

18

Private Schools

5,017

Students

$26,522

Avg. Tuition

14

Avg. Class Size

22%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Interlochen Arts Academy, and FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?

17 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan.

How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Michigan?

The average tuition cost is $26,522, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,154.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?

Michigan private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Michigan?

39% of private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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