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Lake Orion Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 689 students in Lake Orion, MI.
75% of private elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake Orion Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Eagle Creek Academy Photo
Eagle Creek Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
(7)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
703 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-6215
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Divine Grace Lutheran School Photo
Divine Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3000 S Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-1131
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Map of Lake Orion Baptist School
Lake Orion Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
255 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6203
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Lake Orion, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
689
Students
+10.1% (+63 students) 10-yr
$9,375
Avg. Tuition
+87.5% (+$4,375) 3-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Orion)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
666 Schools
# Students
689 Students
121,771 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025181189199
2024176184192
2023145181193
2022164185205
2021167182201
2020167178188
2019153173193
2018153171190
2017176174199
2016139171196
2015125165183
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% Students of Color
12%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%18%33%
202412%18%32%
202312%19%32%
20226%19%32%
20216%19%31%
20206%19%31%
20194%18%31%
20184%17%30%
20178%19%31%
20168%20%31%
20158%19%31%
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0.51
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.510.64
20240.520.510.64
20230.510.530.63
20220.390.520.62
20210.400.520.62
20200.400.520.62
20190.380.490.61
20180.380.490.60
20170.260.460.59
20160.260.460.59
20150.350.460.58
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
33 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20235%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
439 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
64%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202561%66%55%
202463%66%55%
202365%65%55%
202276%66%57%
202175%66%57%
202075%66%58%
201976%68%59%
201876%69%59%
201786%71%61%
201686%71%61%
201580%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
197 Students
27,903 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202531%22%22%
202429%22%22%
202326%22%22%
202219%22%22%
202120%21%20%
202020%21%19%
201921%20%20%
201821%20%20%
20179%18%19%
20169%18%18%
201515%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
9,700 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202310:114:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201911:113:111:1
201811:113:111:1
201712:114:111:1
201611:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202558%55%54%
202458%55%54%
202358%55%53%
202225%56%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025131616
2024131615
2023131615
2022121615
2016121615
2015121515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,375
$8,055

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$9,155$9,545$14,043
2024$5,000$6,996$12,357
2023$5,000$6,860$11,693
2022$5,000$6,330$11,199
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Average Summer Program Cost
$430
$473
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearLake Orion, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202520%30%34%
202420%29%33%
202320%29%33%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI include Eagle Creek Academy and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lake Orion?
4 private elementary schools are located in Lake Orion.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Orion?
75% of private elementary schools in Lake Orion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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