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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Top Michigan Boarding Schools (2026)
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 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 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.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 135 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 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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