For the 2026 school year, there are 895 private schools serving 147,672 students in Michigan (there are , serving 1,376,194 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,416 for elementary schools and $13,811 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Cranbrook Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
895 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
147,672 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11,532 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1209
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,249
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$532
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,958
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$34.74 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
464 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,113 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,548 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
6,925 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
98,135 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
65%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34,822 Students
1,473,704 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Michigan 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked private schools in Michigan include University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Cranbrook Schools.
How many private schools are located in Michigan?
There are 895 private schools are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools cost in Michigan?
The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,416 for elementary schools and $13,811 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Michigan?
Approximately 19% of students in Michigan private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Michigan go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
Which private schools in Michigan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Michigan include: Imlay City Christian School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School, St. Paul Lutheran School vs. Imlay City Christian School, Oceana Christian School vs. New Era Christian School
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