Hillsdale Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 225 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,170
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hillsdale Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hillsdale Academy
Kind	14
1	16
2	14
3	20
4	13
5	14
6	13
7	17
8	22
9	24
10	27
11	17
12	14

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Year Founded

1990

Colors

White, Navy Blue

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Student Body

Total Students

225 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1390

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,170

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% on Financial Aid

53%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

NHS/NJHSQuiz Bowl

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber ChoirDrama

OrchestraYearbook

School Notes

Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school.
Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage.
Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001.
Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area.
Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation.

School Motto: Rooted in tradition Pursuing truth Cultivating virtue and wisdom
School Mascot: Colts

Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school.
Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage.
Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001.
Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area.
Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hillsdale Academy cost?

Hillsdale Academy's tuition is approximately $7,170 for private students.

What schools are Hillsdale Academy often compared to?

Hillsdale Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Christian School, Bird Lake Bible School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Hillsdale Academy offer?

Hillsdale Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Hillsdale Academy's ranking?

Hillsdale Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average SAT score and Highest average ACT score.

When is the application deadline for Hillsdale Academy?

The application deadline for Hillsdale Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/25/2017

My children have attended the school - all three since kindergarten. To say that they thrive at the school is an understatement. We are so very pleased with everything they are learning. The school holds high standards of discipline and academics. Many of the students go on to amazing colleges and universities. More than anything, the school cares about the students. They are taught the most important virtues. What a great place. Makes me think that our nation is not so lost after all.

- Posted by Parent - Long-time parents

5 5/17/2016

My second child is getting ready to graduate from Hillsdale Academy. I couldn't recommend this school more highly! The faculty is outstanding, and the curriculum relevant and challenging. Where other schools "teach to the book", Hillsdale Academy, teaches to the student. Character building is as much part of the experience, as scholarly learning is. We are blessed to have this educational institution as an option, in the shadow of Hillsdale College. As my daughter choses which college to attend in the fall, her ACT score of 32, ensures she will have more than enough offers to chose from. Thank you Hillsdale Academy for all you do, and all you are!

- Posted by Parent - camil

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,304 for elementary schools and $13,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).