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Clarkston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,040 students in Clarkston, MI, 14% of all K-12 students in Clarkston, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Clarkston, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Clarkston Private Schools (2026)

Everest Collegiate High School & Academy Photo
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
5935 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 241-9012
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Map of Springfield Christian Academy
Springfield Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 325 students
Baptist
8585 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-9760
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Map of Lil Peoples Place
Lil Peoples Place
Gr: K-1 | 211 students
Daycare / Preschool
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 620-8600
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Map of Montessori School Of Clarkston
Montessori School Of Clarkston
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
10439 Ortonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 620-2190
(3)
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Clarkston, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Cedar Crest Academy Photo
Cedar Crest Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
8970 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-7270
(1)
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Map of Oakland Christan School
Oakland Christan School
Gr: NS-3 | 99 students
Christian
6300 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-1324
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Clarkston, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,040
Students
+63.0% (+402 students) 10-yr
$18,750
Avg. Tuition
+87.5% (+$8,750) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
-44.4% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clarkston)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
892 Schools
# Students
1,040 Students
146,334 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025260180179
2024213174172
2023180174174
2022182178185
2021182176180
2020182172171
2019182168175
2018158166172
2017163170180
2016163167178
2015106162167
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% Students of Color
15%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515%19%34%
202414%19%34%
202313%19%33%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202014%20%32%
201913%19%31%
201813%18%31%
201727%20%32%
201627%21%32%
201527%20%32%
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0.59
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.590.520.65
20240.580.520.65
20230.550.530.65
20220.570.520.64
20210.570.520.64
20200.570.530.64
20190.570.500.63
20180.570.500.63
20170.570.470.61
20160.570.480.61
20150.560.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20257%4%9%
20246%4%9%
20235%3%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
506 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
48%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202549%65%52%
202446%66%52%
202341%65%52%
202246%65%54%
202146%65%54%
202046%65%54%
201948%67%56%
201847%67%56%
201750%70%58%
201650%70%58%
201556%70%58%
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# 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
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202541%23%26%
202445%22%26%
202353%23%25%
202247%23%25%
202147%23%25%
202047%22%24%
201945%21%24%
201846%21%23%
201743%19%22%
201643%19%22%
201536%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:114:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:113:112:1
20179:114:112:1
20169:114:112:1
20157:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025171715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025131113
2024131112
2023131011
2022131011
2021131011
2020131011
2019131011
2018131011
2017131010
201612910
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025272526
2024272526
2023272526
2022272526
2021272526
2020272525
2019272525
2018272525
2017272425
2016272425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,750
$10,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$18,750$10,340$15,012
2024$14,000$8,241$13,254
2023$14,000$7,920$12,626
2022$14,000$7,446$12,187
2021$14,000$7,244$11,800
2020$14,000$6,941$11,512
2019$14,000$7,136$11,293
2018$14,000$7,057$11,017
2017$10,000$6,868$10,708
2016$10,000$6,652$10,356
2015$10,000$6,591$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
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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