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Best Rochester Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Rochester Hills Christian School, Oak Arbor Montessori School, and Holy Family Regional 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 (2026)

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
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(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

Overview

This Town (Rochester)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,709 Students
123,126 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
55%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,743
$9,486
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.51
# American Indian Students
18 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
123 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
2,248 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
78%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
170 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
403 Students
28,362 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Rochester, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rochester, MI include Rochester Hills Christian School, Oak Arbor Montessori School, and Holy Family Regional 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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