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Largest Michigan Private High Schools

Name: Michigan Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Michigan has 259 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 229
Top 20 Range (Students): 670–1,673
MI School Avg.: 255
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 229
Top 20 Range (Students): 670–1,673
MI School Avg.: 255
National School Avg.: 244

Michigan Average Students Per School (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +13.9% (+32 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Michigan (MI) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	263	▲ +15	▲ +6.0%
2024	245	248	▼ -2	▼ -0.8%
2023	247	250	▼ -4	▼ -1.6%
2022	257	254	▲ +4	▲ +1.6%
2021	249	250	▲ +6	▲ +2.5%
2020	235	244	▲ +11	▲ +4.7%
2019	242	233	▲ +2	▲ +0.9%
2018	238	231	▼ -3	▼ -1.3%
2017	246	234	▲ +3	▲ +1.3%
2016	241	231	▲ +14	▲ +6.5%
2015	220	217	—	—

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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: 670–1,673, avg 255)

School Size Range: 501 1,673 Avg. School Size: 815

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private high schools student size?

The Michigan average private high schools student size is 259 for 2026-27.

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

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

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