Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo

Best Pontiac Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,084 students in Pontiac, MI (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,981 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Pontiac, MI is Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Pontiac, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Pontiac Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baldwin Road Church Academy
(Baptist)
1750 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 898-4969
Gr: 1-10 | 19 students
Trinity Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
113 Wesson St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 334-6436
Gr: PK-K | 42 students

Overview

This Town (Pontiac)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,084 Students
146,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
11,466 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
$10,134
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$2,978
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
44 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
855 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
79%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
96 Students
34,495 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Pontiac, MI is Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Pontiac?
3 private schools are located in Pontiac.
What percentage of students in Pontiac go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Pontiac are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pontiac?
100% of private schools in Pontiac are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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