Divine Grace Lutheran School Photo

Best Lake Orion Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 780 students in Lake Orion, MI (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,171 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Orion, MI include Eagle Creek Academy and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Lake Orion, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lake Orion Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Creek Academy
Eagle Creek Academy Photo
(7)
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
703 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy Photo - "We love Alpine and all the staff. The teachers are professional, friendly, loving and knowledgeable! I'm impressed with everything my children have learned here, and I love that they are known by all the teachers. It feels like family! I highly recommend Alpine!" ~ Jenny M.
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
3100 W. Gunn Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 814-1111
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Grace Lutheran School
Divine Grace Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3000 S Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-1131
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
The Goddard School Lake Orion
The Goddard School Lake Orion Photo
Daycare / Preschool
935 E. Silverbell Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 364-4401
Gr: NS-K
Lake Orion Baptist School
(Baptist)
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Lake Orion KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2222 S Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 972-5674
Gr: NS-PK
Shalom Baptist Church & School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3400 Morgan Road
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-0443
Gr: PK | 3 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lake Orion)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
780 Students
147,672 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,226
$10,249
Average Summer Program Cost
$415
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.52
# American Indian Students
8 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
475 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
62%
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
230 Students
34,822 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Orion, MI include Eagle Creek Academy and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Orion?
8 private schools are located in Lake Orion.
How diverse are private schools in Lake Orion?
Lake Orion private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Lake Orion go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Orion?
50% of private schools in Lake Orion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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