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Michigan Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Michigan Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $8,963 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $7,989 per year and the private high school average is $12,881 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Peace Evangelical Lutheran School, St. John's Ev. Lutheran School, and St. Paul Lutheran School, each with a tuition of $1,200.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 221
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$2,550
MI School Avg.: $8,576
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 221
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$2,550
MI School Avg.: $8,576
National School Avg.: $11,160

Michigan Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +21.9% (+$1,512 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Michigan (MI) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$13,694	$8,426	▲ +$140	▲ +1.7%
2024	$13,340	$8,286	▲ +$424	▲ +5.4%
2023	$12,825	$7,862	▲ +$236	▲ +3.1%
2022	$12,321	$7,626	▲ +$140	▲ +1.9%
2021	$12,072	$7,486	▲ +$112	▲ +1.5%
2020	$11,784	$7,374	▲ +$42	▲ +0.6%
2019	$11,547	$7,332	▲ +$133	▲ +1.8%
2018	$11,280	$7,199	▲ +$132	▲ +1.9%
2017	$10,994	$7,067	▲ +$153	▲ +2.2%
2016	$10,614	$6,914	▲ +$187	▲ +2.8%
2015	$10,195	$6,727	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,200–$2,550, avg $8,576)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,200 $3,150 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,409

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private schools tuition?

The Michigan average private schools tuition is $8,963 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Michigan?

The top ranked private schools in Michigan include Peace Evangelical Lutheran School, St. John's Ev. Lutheran School and St. Paul Lutheran School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Michigan?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Michigan is Bird Lake Bible School, with a tuition of $1250. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Peace Evangelical Lutheran School, with a tuition of $1200.

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