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Birmingham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,110 students in Birmingham, MI, 30% of all K-12 students in Birmingham, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
29% of private schools in Birmingham, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,110
  • Average Tuition: $25,983
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Birmingham, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,110
  • Average Tuition: $25,983
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Birmingham, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Birmingham Private Schools (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy Birmingham Photo
Brightmont Academy Birmingham
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
746 E Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 430-3060
(1)
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Eton Academy Photo
Eton Academy
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Special Education School
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
(1)
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FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
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Map of Holy Name Catholic School
Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Catholic
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
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Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool Photo
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1658 E Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 645-0551
(1)
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Map of Birmingham Community Montessori
Birmingham Community Montessori
Gr: K | 60 students
Montessori School
2225 E 14 Mile Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 646-1535
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Map of Gateway Montessori School
Gateway Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
300 Willits Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 645-6393
(1)
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Birmingham, MI Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,110
Students
$25,983
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Birmingham)
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,110 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
12%
19%
0.39
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
83 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,110 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
77%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
172 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
132 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,983
$8,963
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$533
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Birmingham, MI?
How many private schools are located in Birmingham?
7 private schools are located in Birmingham.
How diverse are private schools in Birmingham?
Birmingham private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Birmingham go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Birmingham are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Birmingham?
29% of private schools in Birmingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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