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Best Clarkston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,040 students in Clarkston, MI (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,352 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Clarkston, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Clarkston, MI include Everest Collegiate High School & Academy and Springfield Christian Academy.
50% of private schools in Clarkston, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Clarkston Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Springfield Christian Academy
(Baptist)
8585 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-9760
Gr: PK-11 | 325 students
Lil Peoples Place
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
Montessori School Of Clarkston
Montessori School
(3)
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clarkston, Michigan

Clarkston, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
8970 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-7270
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6300 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-1324
Gr: NS-3 | 99 students

Overview

This Town (Clarkston)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,040 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,750
$10,240

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
506 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
48%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
436 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Clarkston, MI include Everest Collegiate High School & Academy and Springfield Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Clarkston?
4 private schools are located in Clarkston.
What percentage of students in Clarkston go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Clarkston are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarkston?
50% of private schools in Clarkston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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