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Largest Michigan Private Schools

Name: Michigan Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Michigan has 179 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Michigan is Cranbrook Schools, with 1,673 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 816
Top 20 Range (Students): 737–1,673
MI School Avg.: 177
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 816
Top 20 Range (Students): 737–1,673
MI School Avg.: 177
National School Avg.: 175

Michigan Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +7.8% (+13 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Michigan (MI) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	180	▲ +6	▲ +3.4%
2024	172	174	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	174	174	▼ -4	▼ -2.2%
2022	185	178	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2021	180	176	▲ +4	▲ +2.3%
2020	171	172	▲ +4	▲ +2.4%
2019	175	168	▲ +2	▲ +1.2%
2018	172	166	▼ -4	▼ -2.4%
2017	180	170	▲ +3	▲ +1.8%
2016	178	167	▲ +5	▲ +3.1%
2015	167	162	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Michigan (students range: 737–1,673, avg 177)

School Size Range: 624 1,673 Avg. School Size: 896

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private schools student size?

The Michigan average private schools student size is 179 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Michigan?

The top ranked private schools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School and NorthPointe Christian Schools.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Michigan?

The private high school with the largest student size in Michigan is Cranbrook Schools, with a value of 1673. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Cranbrook Schools, with a value of 1673.

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