Friends Preschool & Kindergarten Photo

Best Milford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 307 students in Milford, MI (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,475 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Milford, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Milford, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Private Schools in Milford, MI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
620 General Motors Rd
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-6773
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends Preschool & Kindergarten
Friends Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1200 Atlantic St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-6086
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Milford Montessori School
Montessori School
2700 E Commerce St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 685-7600
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
West Highland Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1116 S Hickory Ridge Rd
Milford, MI 48380
(248) 887-6698
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Milford)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
307 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$10,154
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
32%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
70 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
23%
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
234 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
76%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Milford, MI?
4 private schools are located in Milford, MI.
What percentage of students in Milford go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Milford are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Milford?
75% of private schools in Milford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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