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Best Clarkston Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 994 students in Clarkston, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Clarkston, MI include Springfield Christian Academy and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.
67% of private elementary schools in Clarkston, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Clarkston Private Elementary 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
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
994 Students
123,126 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
109 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 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
$9,416

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
505 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
51%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
391 Students
28,362 Students
% of Others Students
39%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Clarkston, MI include Springfield Christian Academy and Everest Collegiate High School & Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clarkston?
3 private elementary schools are located in Clarkston.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clarkston?
67% of private elementary schools in Clarkston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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