#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Charlevoix, MI
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Private schools in the Diocese of Gaylord with the highest overall grades. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Charlevoix, MI
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 105% since 2011–12
Prudenville, MI
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Gaylord, MI
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Petoskey, MI
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in Cadillac since at least 2011
Cadillac, MI
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in East Tawas since at least 2011
East Tawas, MI
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in West Branch since at least 2011
West Branch, MI
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Alpena since at least 2011
Alpena, MI
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
Rogers City, MI
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Manistee, MI
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Traverse City
Traverse City, MI
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