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Best Wexford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 299 students in Wexford County, MI (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,813 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Wexford County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Wexford County, MI is St. Ann School.
100% of private schools in Wexford County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Wexford County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Ann School
St. Ann School Photo - Offering an exceptional Catholic education for over 100 years!
(Catholic)
800 W 13th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-1301
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 15
1706 Wright St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-4272
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Northview Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
202 N Carmel St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-3622
Gr: 1-11 | 25 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Wexford County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
299 Students
146,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,466 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,738
$10,134
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,978
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
183 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
61%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
89 Students
34,495 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Wexford County, MI is St. Ann School.
How many private schools are located in Wexford County?
3 private schools are located in Wexford County.
What percentage of students in Wexford County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wexford County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wexford County?
100% of private schools in Wexford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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