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Lake Leelanau ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 190 students in Lake Leelanau, MI, 73% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau, MI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lake Leelanau ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
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Lake Leelanau, MI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
190
Students
-10.8% (-23 students) 10-yr
$4,950
Avg. Tuition
+83.3% (+$2,250) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-11.8% (-2 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Leelanau)
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
893 Schools
# Students
190 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025190180179
2024190174172
2023190174174
2022211178185
2021211176180
2020211172171
2019213168175
2018213166172
2017213170180
2016213167178
2015213162167
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20224%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20174%20%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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0.08
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.080.520.65
20240.080.520.65
20230.080.530.65
20220.230.520.64
20210.230.520.64
20200.230.530.64
20190.240.500.63
20180.240.500.63
20170.240.470.61
20160.240.480.61
20150.240.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
182 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
96%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202596%65%52%
202496%66%52%
202396%65%52%
202288%65%54%
202188%65%54%
202088%65%54%
201987%67%56%
201887%67%56%
201787%70%58%
201687%70%58%
201587%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
n/a
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20229%23%25%
20219%23%25%
20209%22%24%
201910%21%24%
201810%21%23%
201710%19%22%
201610%19%22%
201510%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202590%56%55%
202490%56%54%
202390%57%54%
202290%57%54%
202190%58%54%
202090%58%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202521113
202421112
202321011
202221011
202121011
202021011
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Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1209

SAT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025112512091233
2024112512091230
2023112512071228
2022112512081229
2021112512081229
2020112512091226
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$4,950$10,340$15,012
2024$4,950$8,241$13,254
2023$4,950$7,920$12,626
2022$4,950$7,446$12,187
2021$4,950$7,244$11,800
2020$4,950$6,941$11,512
2019$2,700$7,136$11,293
2018$2,700$7,057$11,017
2017$2,700$6,868$10,708
2016$2,700$6,652$10,356
2015$2,700$6,591$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202550%32%34%
202450%32%34%
202350%31%34%
202250%31%33%
202150%31%33%
202050%31%32%
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Average Endowment Size
$2.6 million
$34.73 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$2 M$35 M$39 M
2024$2 M$45 M$39 M
2023$2 M$49 M$39 M
2022$2 M$19 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearLake Leelanau, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025100%88%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%94%85%
2022100%95%85%
2021100%95%85%
2020100%94%85%
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Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Lake Leelanau, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Leelanau?
1 private schools are located in Lake Leelanau.
What percentage of students in Lake Leelanau go to private school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Leelanau?
100% of private schools in Lake Leelanau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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