For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,688 students in Michigan.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include Interlochen Arts Academy, Brother Rice High School, and University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,801, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,340.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top Ranked Michigan Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brother Rice High School![Brother Rice High School Photo]( "Brother Rice High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
7101 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14600 Common Road
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 37 Blue Ribbon year: 1994 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy![Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo]( "Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Marian High School![Marian High School Photo]( "Marian High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 502-3033
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
380 E Hickory Grove Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 425-1974
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
St. Mary School![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4333 Parnell Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 691-8833
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC![Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo]( "Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo")
(Catholic)
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]( "University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Assumption Bvm School
(Catholic)
6393 Belmont Avenue Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 361-5483
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Blocks Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
340 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2011, 2012
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Michigan include Interlochen Arts Academy, Brother Rice High School, and University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan?
15 blue ribbon private schools are located in Michigan.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $16,801, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,340.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
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