For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Highland, MI (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,413 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Highland, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Highland, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Other).
Private Schools in Highland, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Building Blocks Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
340 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 16 students
1211 W Livingston Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 887-4523
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 887-4523
Gr: PK | 73 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Overview
This Town (Highland)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
113 Students
148,021 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
85 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
73%
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
31 Students
34,874 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Highland, MI?
2 private schools are located in Highland, MI.
What percentage of students in Highland go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Highland are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Highland?
100% of private schools in Highland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Other).
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