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Rochester Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,317 students in Rochester, MI, 13% of all K-12 students in Rochester, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Rochester, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,317
  • Average Tuition: $8,237
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Rochester, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,317
  • Average Tuition: $8,237
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Rochester, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Rochester Private Schools (2026)

Map of Holy Family Regional School
Holy Family Regional School
Gr: K-8 | 973 students
Catholic
2633 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 218-4552
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Map of Oak Arbor Montessori School
Oak Arbor Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
495 Oak Arbor Circle W
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 652-3420
(2)
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Map of Rochester Hills Christian School
Rochester Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Sports: 7
Baptist
3300 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-0585
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 402-8000
(4)
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Map of Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Gr: PK-4 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
1263 S Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 375-1700
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Holy Family Regional School,north Campus Photo
Holy Family Regional School,north Campus
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
2633 John R Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 299-3798
(1)
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Map of Lutheran High School Northwest
Lutheran High School Northwest
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 Bagley Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 852-6677
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Map of The Montessori School Rochester
The Montessori School Rochester
Gr: PK-7 | 193 students
Montessori School
1812 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 453-5757
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Map of Noor Academy
Noor Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
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Map of Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education
Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education
Gr: NS-PK | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Pawley Hall - School Of Education and Human Service
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 370-4100
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Map of Premier Academy - Oakland
Premier Academy - Oakland
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
44 W Snell Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 609-0500
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Rochester Hills KinderCare Photo
Rochester Hills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
226 Meadowfield Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 651-7171
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Rochester, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+20.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,317
Students
-0.5% (-11 students) 10-yr
$8,237
Avg. Tuition
+2.2% (+$180) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rochester)
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
892 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRochester, MI Total Schools
202512
202413
202311
202212
202112
202012
201912
201813
201712
20169
201510
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# Students
2,317 Students
146,334 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025232180179
2024279174172
2023199174174
2022186178185
2021186176180
2020186172171
2019196168175
2018183166172
2017203170180
2016241167178
2015233162167
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% Students of Color
15%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202515%19%34%
202413%19%34%
202317%19%33%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202015%20%32%
201915%19%31%
20189%18%31%
201718%20%32%
20169%21%32%
20159%20%32%
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0.43
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.430.520.65
20240.440.520.65
20230.490.530.65
20220.400.520.64
20210.400.520.64
20200.400.530.64
20190.390.500.63
20180.390.500.63
20170.380.470.61
20160.290.480.61
20150.280.470.61
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# American Indian Students
18 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20235%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
94 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20171%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
2,548 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
73%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202573%65%52%
202472%66%52%
202368%65%52%
202275%65%54%
202175%65%54%
202075%65%54%
201976%67%56%
201876%67%56%
201778%70%58%
201684%70%58%
201584%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
703 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202519%23%26%
202421%22%26%
202324%23%25%
202220%23%25%
202120%23%25%
202020%22%24%
201918%21%24%
201819%21%23%
201715%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201511%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
222 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202590%56%55%
202470%56%54%
202390%57%54%
202270%57%54%
202170%58%54%
202060%58%54%
201960%58%53%
201853%57%53%
201765%57%53%
201665%58%52%
201562%58%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025211715
2024191715
2023221715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191615
2018191615
2017181615
2016161615
2015141615
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,237
$10,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$11,403$10,340$15,012
2024$7,863$8,241$13,254
2023$7,863$7,920$12,626
2022$7,657$7,446$12,187
2021$7,657$7,244$11,800
2020$7,657$6,941$11,512
2019$7,657$7,136$11,293
2018$7,590$7,057$11,017
2017$7,523$6,868$10,708
2016$7,357$6,652$10,356
2015$8,057$6,591$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202591%88%81%
202498%94%85%
202398%94%85%
202298%95%85%
202198%95%85%
202098%94%85%
201998%94%85%
201898%93%85%
201798%94%85%
201698%94%85%
2015100%93%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rochester, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Rochester, MI include Rochester Hills Christian School, Holy Family Regional School, and Oak Arbor Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Rochester?
12 private schools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private schools in Rochester?
Rochester private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
67% of private schools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rochester include: Rochester Hills KinderCare vs. Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills

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