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Best Grand Traverse County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,560 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School, and Traverse City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grand Traverse County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
845 Business Park Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 534-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students
Interlochen Arts Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
123 E 11th St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8038
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Traverse City Christian School
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(Christian)
753 Emerson Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 929-1747
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Carver St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-9793
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Grand Traverse County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,560 Students
59,886 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
5,514 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,705
$13,760
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$817
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,119
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$66.4 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.42
# American Indian Students
66 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,669 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
84%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
190 Students
6,969 Students
% of Others Students
10%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School, and Traverse City Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
6 private high schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
How diverse are private high schools in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Traverse County?
67% of private high schools in Grand Traverse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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