FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Founded in 1941 and designated a school for gifted children in 1956, Roeper is a highly individualized, inquiry-based coed program, with students from diverse ethnicities, races, and economic backgrounds.
Roeper is located on two campuses, the Lower School (Pre-K/5) in Bloomfield Hills and the Middle (6-8) and Upper (9-12) schools in Birmingham.
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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 260 students
Yearly Tuition: $34,030
Acceptance rate: 43%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS)
National Association for the Gifted

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
6	40
7	30
8	36
9	30
10	41
11	39
12	44

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1941

School Calendar

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Campus Size

13 acres

Student Body

Total Students

260 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government PoliticsAP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP French Language and CultureAP Latin

AP Music TheoryAP Physics 1

AP Spanish Language and Culture

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,030

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $31,480 (Middle School) to $36,050 (Upper School).

% on Financial Aid

43%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,000

Acceptance Rate

43%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jason McIntosh

Admissions Associate

Brittney Yuille

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Many

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir and Band

School Notes

Extensive Roeper Home Learning Program with opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics
AP classes and college preparatory program
Community Center, gymnasium, library, and playgrounds
Middle and Upper School campus featuring state-of-the art science and technology labs, black-box theatre, dance studio, Learning Commons, and full-service kitchen and cafe
Integrated college counseling and academic advising program built around each student`s goals
Extensive parent involvement, including parent educational seminars and workshops

The structure of Roeper's curriculum emphasizes conceptual and experiential learning opportunities that facilitate specific goals for individuals in response to their intellectual and personal/social characteristics, needs and interests. The Roeper School`s mission is to maximize the whole potential of gifted students. By providing our educational program, by creating understanding of the needs of gifted students, and by promoting forums for educational research and leadership, we seek to produce graduates who are interested, effective learners, actively involved in understanding their world.
OurMiddle Schoolserves grades 6-8 and guides students through these challenging years with meaningful academic work, a personalized understanding of each student`s needs, and a steady increase in freedom and responsibility. Students` curiosity and passion are fed with a wide range of electives, including art, music, theatre, sports, forensics, journalism, robotics, world languages, Model UN, and more.
OurUpper School,serving grades 9-12, is an energetic community with advanced classes and remarkable freedom to make choices and learn from results. Students benefit from access to extensive AP courses, college-level Malone online courses, strong athletic teams, an exceptional arts program, robotics, debate, independent study, college counseling, and senior projects.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kristin Clark Taylor '74 - A former White House communications strategist and the White House Director of Media Relations, is the author of four books published by Random House/Doubleday and Penguin/Berkley.
- Charlie White '05 - Competitive Ice Dancer - Couples: 2014 Olympic Champion, the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time (2011, 2013) World champion, five-time Grand Prix Final champion (2009–2013), three-time Four Continents champion (2009, 2011, 2013) and six-time U.S. national champion (2009–2014)
- Tiffany Cunningham '94 - United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 cost?

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12's tuition is approximately $34,030 for private students.

What schools are FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 often compared to?

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 is often viewed alongside schools like Cranbrook Schools by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12?

The acceptance rate of FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 is 43%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12?

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 famous alumni include: Kristin Clark Taylor '74, Charlie White '05 and Tiffany Cunningham '94.

What sports does FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 offer?

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12's ranking?

FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12?

The application deadline for FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,158 for elementary schools and $18,593 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).