For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,512 students located throughout Michigan.
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Best Michigan Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Michigan Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
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PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Gr: 9-12, PG | 567 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
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4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Michigan?
There are 3 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 $51,267 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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- # Boarding Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 1,512
- Average Tuition: $51,267
- Average Class Size: 16 students
- % Students Boarding: 49%
- % International Students: 14%
- % Students of Color: 37%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
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