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Best Pontiac Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,084 students in Pontiac, MI (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,805 public students). 16% 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 (2025-26)

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 student 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

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?
16% 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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