For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,526 students located throughout Michigan.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
268 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
105,849 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (MI)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
69%
Academic Programs
This State (MI)
US
Avg. AP Courses
n/a
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
n/a
13
Academic Performance
This State (MI)
US
Avg. SAT Score
n/a
1270
Avg. ACT Score
n/a
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
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59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (MI)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
n/a
$64,438
Avg. Tuition (Day)
n/a
$37,979
Avg. Tuition (International)
n/a
$62,455
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
n/a
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$26,994
Avg. Endowment
n/a
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (MI)
US
% Students of Color
n/a
30%
% International Students
n/a
27%
% Boarding Students
n/a
59%
Top Michigan Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 38% Tuition listed
4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12, PG | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
Gr: 9-12 Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Michigan Lutheran High School ![Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.]( "Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.")
(Christian)
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Michigan?
There are 4 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Michigan.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Michigan?
The average Michigan boarding school tuition cost is $58,300 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Michigan?
Cranbrook Schools, founded in 1922, is the oldest boarding school in Michigan.
What boarding school in Michigan has the lowest acceptance rates?
Cranbrook Schools has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (38%) in Michigan.
What boarding school in Michigan has the highest average SAT scores?
Cranbrook Schools has the highest average SAT scores (1470) in Michigan.
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