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Best Rochester Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,709 students in Rochester, MI.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rochester, MI include Oak Arbor Montessori School, St. John Lutheran School, and Rochester Hills Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private elementary schools in Rochester, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rochester Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Regional School
(Catholic)
2633 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 218-4552
Gr: K-8 | 973 students
Oak Arbor Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
495 Oak Arbor Circle W
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 652-3420
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester Hills Christian School
(Baptist)
3300 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-0585
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - At St. John Lutheran Church & School, we are One in Jesus...Reaching Many!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 402-8000
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Montessori School
1263 S Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 375-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 140 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 1
Holy Family Regional School,north Campus
Holy Family Regional School,north Campus Photo - At Holy Family Regional School, STEM activities are incorporated into our every day learning.
(Catholic)
(1)
2633 John R Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 299-3798
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
The Montessori School Rochester
Montessori School
1812 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 453-5757
Gr: PK-7 | 193 students Tuition listed
Noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rochester, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rochester, MI include Oak Arbor Montessori School, St. John Lutheran School, and Rochester Hills Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rochester?
8 private elementary schools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rochester?
Rochester private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
75% of private elementary schools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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