For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,334 students in Michigan.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan include Brother Rice High School, De La Salle Collegiate High School, and Interlochen Arts Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
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 High 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
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
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
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
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 high schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan include Brother Rice High School, De La Salle Collegiate High School, and Interlochen Arts Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Michigan?
8 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
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