Top 20 Best Oakland County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 154 private schools serving 29,531 students in Oakland County, MI (there are 342 public schools, serving 172,493 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Oakland County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
The best top ranked private schools in Oakland County, MI include Childrens Prep Academy, Eagle Creek Academy and Novi Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,035, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,096.
53% of private schools in Oakland County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Oakland County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Prep Academy
Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel.
(Christian)
19421 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Eagle Creek Academy
Eagle Creek Academy Photo
(6)
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
33483 Woodward Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 430-3060
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
Eton Academy
Eton Academy Photo - Eton Academy is located in Birmingham, Mich. and serves students in grades 1-12 who learn differently through an exceptional educational environment, research and neurodevelopmental-based curriculum, and whole student development.
Special Education School
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
Grades: 1-12
| 174 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - The school community gathers in the chapel to celebrate 165 years of Sacred Heart education in metro Detroit.
(Catholic)
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Grades: NS-12
| 430 students
Auburn Hills Christian School
Auburn Hills Christian School Photo - Varsity Volleyball
(Christian)
(9)
3655 North Squirrel Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 373-3399
Grades: NS-12
| 277 students
Beth Jacob 1-8
(Jewish)
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Grades: PK-12
| 1,010 students
Bishop Foley Catholic High School
Bishop Foley Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(10)
32000 Campbell Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Bloomfield Christian School
Bloomfield Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3570 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 499-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Brother Rice High School
Brother Rice High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
7101 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 833-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Cedar Crest Academy
Cedar Crest Academy Photo - Aerial Shot of Cedar Crest Academy, a private school in Clarkston, Michigan.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
8970 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-7270
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Concordia Lutheran North
Concordia Lutheran North Photo - All School Sing
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20805 Middlebelt Road
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 474-2488
Grades: K-4
| 20 students
Cranbrook Schools
(3)
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Grades: PK-12
| 1,673 students
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Detroit Catholic Central High School Photo - Our robotics team
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 596-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
22400 Hillview Ln Beverly Hills
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 430-1677
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Grades: PK-12
| 1,457 students
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
3003 W Maple Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 430-1071
Grades: PK-12
| 1,268 students
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Grades: NS-12
| 489 students
Farber Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 286-1625
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit Photo
Alternative School (Jewish)
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-5263
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Hillel Day School
(Jewish)
(4)
32200 Middlebelt Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 851-3220
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Holy Family Regional School
Holy Family Regional School Photo - At Holy Family Regional School, STEM activities are incorporated into our every day learning.
(Catholic)
(1)
2633 John R Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 299-3798
Grades: K-8
| 875 students
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Huda School & Montessori
(Islamic)
32220 Franklin Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 626-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Kingsbury School
(1)
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Marian High School
Marian High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7225 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 644-1750
Grades: 9-12
| students
Mercy High School
Mercy High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
29300 W 11 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 476-2484
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Montessori Academy Of Farmington Hills
Montessori School
31195 W 13 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 626-2850
Grades: PK-2
| 99 students
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,021 students
Novi Christian Academy
Novi Christian Academy Photo - Each year, FRCS students and staff dedicate an entire day to community service. This group served at Detroit Rescue Mission for the day. In addition, graduates must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service for graduation.
(Assembly of God)
(2)
40800 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 668-7100
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Oakland Christian School
Oakland Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(19)
3075 Shimmons Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 373-2700
Grades: K-12
| 581 students
Our Lady Of Refuge School
(Catholic)
(1)
3750 Commerce Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
(248) 682-3422
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Our Lady Of Sorrowscatholic School
(Catholic)
24040 Raphael Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 476-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 801 students
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
Grades: PK-12
| 402 students
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs
(Catholic)
32460 Pierce St
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 642-2616
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
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Oakland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
23325 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 476-4704
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
20000 W 9 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 354-8025
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Luckett Christian Academy Pres (Closed 2000)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
115 S Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 545-7403
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Martin Luther School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
28500 Alden St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 546-2864
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
150 Pontiac Road
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 628-6035
Grades: PK-7
| 56 students
18300 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 559-0572
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
1415 N Stephenson Hwy
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 398-6555
Grades: K-9
| 160 students
99 E Woodward Heights Blvd
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 547-3363
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
5725 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6262
Grades: 4-6
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Oakland County, MI include Childrens Prep Academy, Eagle Creek Academy and Novi Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oakland County, MI?
154 private schools are located in Oakland County, MI.
How much do private schools cost in Oakland County, MI?
The average tuition cost is $14,035, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,096.
How diverse are private schools in Oakland County, MI?
Oakland County, MI private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Oakland County, MI go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Oakland County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland County, MI?
53% of private schools in Oakland County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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