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Traverse City Christian School Photo - A group of students ready for some team-building adventures at TC Christian's annual MS/HS Fall retreat.

Best Grand Traverse County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 2,995 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Traverse City Christian School, Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, and Inmacule Conseption Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
82% of private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Grand Traverse County Private Elementary 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
Inmacule Conseption Continuation School
(Catholic)
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students
St. Mary- Hannah Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
2912 West M -113
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5288
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Traverse City Christian School
Traverse City Christian School Photo - The annual Christmas Cruncher is a blast enjoyed by everyone at TC Christian on the last day of school before the Christmas break.
(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
The Children's House
Montessori School
5363 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 929-9325
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students 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
The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School Photo - Middle School art students visit a local ceramic artist at his studio (and Pathfinder Alumnus) - one of many exciting off campus trips to enhance learning.
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School
(Catholic)
1601 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students
1514 Birmley Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 946-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2055b 4 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-4640
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran Church & School welcomes you. We are truly A FAMILY IN CHRIST... experience the excellence!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1003 S Maple St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Grand Traverse County 糖心原创s (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
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,995 Students
123,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
167 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,166
$9,399
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,833
$2,575
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$35.8 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.51
# American Indian Students
22 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
23 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,295 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
170 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
556 Students
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Traverse City Christian School, Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, and Inmacule Conseption Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Traverse County?
82% of private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Grand Traverse County are often viewed compared to one another?

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