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Pontiac Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,061 students in Pontiac, MI, 15% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Pontiac, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pontiac Private Schools (2026-27)

Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
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Map of Baldwin Road Church Academy
Baldwin Road Church Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 19 students
Baptist
1750 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 898-4969
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Map of Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
113 Wesson St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 334-6436
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Pontiac, MI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,061
Students
$24,840
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pontiac)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,061 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
16%
19%
0.34
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# 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
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
7%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
115 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1520
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,840
$8,963
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$3,389
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
21 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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