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Clarkston Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 994 students in Clarkston, MI.
67% of private elementary schools in Clarkston, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clarkston Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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)

3
Private Schools
-50.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
994
Students
+60.3% (+374 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
3 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
994 Students
121,851 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025331189199
2024247184192
2023207181193
2022209185205
2021209182201
2020209178188
2019211173193
2018211171190
2017217174199
2016217171196
2015124165183
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% Students of Color
15%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515%18%33%
202414%18%32%
202313%19%32%
202214%19%32%
202114%19%31%
202014%19%31%
201913%18%31%
201813%17%30%
201727%19%31%
201627%20%31%
201527%19%31%
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0.59
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.590.510.64
20240.580.510.64
20230.560.530.63
20220.570.520.62
20210.570.520.62
20200.570.520.62
20190.570.490.61
20180.570.490.60
20170.570.460.59
20160.570.460.59
20150.560.460.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
4,513 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%3%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
505 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
51%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202551%66%55%
202447%66%55%
202342%65%55%
202248%66%57%
202148%66%57%
202048%66%58%
201949%68%59%
201849%69%59%
201751%71%61%
201651%71%61%
201557%71%61%
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# 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
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
39%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202539%22%22%
202444%22%22%
202352%22%22%
202245%22%22%
202145%21%20%
202045%21%19%
201944%20%20%
201844%20%20%
201741%18%19%
201641%18%18%
201535%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
109 Teachers
9,691 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
20209:113:111:1
20199:113:111:1
20189:113:111:1
20179:114:111:1
20169:114:112:1
20157:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025171616
2024161615
2023161615
2022161615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015151515
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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
2025131112
2024131111
202313910
202213810
202113810
202013810
201913810
201813810
201713910
20161299
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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
2020272526
2019272526
2018272525
2017272425
2016272425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,750
$9,304

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarkston, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$18,750$9,545$14,043
2024$14,000$6,996$12,357
2023$14,000$6,860$11,693
2022$14,000$6,330$11,199
2021$14,000$6,143$10,824
2020$14,000$5,764$10,496
2019$14,000$5,961$10,300
2018$14,000$5,857$10,056
2017$10,000$5,572$9,712
2016$10,000$5,477$9,307
2015$10,000$5,460$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
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 Everest Collegiate High School & Academy and Springfield Christian 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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