糖心原创

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Best Traverse City 糖心原创s (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,340 students in Traverse City, MI (there are , serving 10,275 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Traverse City, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Traverse City, MI include St. Francis High School, Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, and Traverse City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Traverse City, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Traverse City 糖心原创s (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
Inmacule Conseption Continuation School
(Catholic)
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students
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
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
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(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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Traverse City, Michigan 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 Town (Traverse City)
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,340 Students
147,718 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
187 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,599
$10,240
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,750
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$34.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.52
# American Indian Students
73 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,608 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
77%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
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
522 Students
34,860 Students
% of Others Students
15%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Traverse City, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Traverse City, MI include St. Francis High School, Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, and Traverse City Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Traverse City?
12 private schools are located in Traverse City.
How diverse are private schools in Traverse City?
Traverse City private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Traverse City go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Traverse City are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Traverse City?
75% of private schools in Traverse City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Traverse City are often viewed compared to one another?

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