Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo

Best Pontiac Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,042 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked private high school in Pontiac, MI is Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools in Pontiac, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Pontiac Private High 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,042 Students
59,975 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
5,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
57%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 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
$13,719
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$4,104
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.42
# American Indian Students
5 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
855 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
82%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
81 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
64 Students
7,001 Students
% of Others Students
6%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Pontiac, MI is Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Pontiac?
2 private high schools are located in Pontiac.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pontiac?
100% of private high schools in Pontiac are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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