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Rochester Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,093 students in Rochester, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
56% of private preschools in Rochester, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,093
  • Average Tuition: $8,135
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Rochester, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,093
  • Average Tuition: $8,135
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Rochester, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Rochester Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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)

9
Private Schools
1,093
Students
-46.8% (-963 students) 10-yr
$8,135
Avg. Tuition
+1.0% (+$78) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+42.9% (+6 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
+160.0% (+16.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+41.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rochester)
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
590 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearRochester, MI Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
201711
20168
20159
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# Students
1,093 Students
103,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025137198191
2024129191187
2023108186185
2022179186188
2021179183184
2020179181179
2019191179182
2018192175181
2017196172183
2016236170181
2015228167173
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% Students of Color
26%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202526%18%32%
202426%18%32%
202332%19%32%
202217%19%31%
202117%19%32%
202017%20%31%
201922%19%31%
201811%18%30%
201720%20%31%
201610%21%31%
201510%20%31%
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0.57
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.570.560.65
20240.570.560.65
20230.570.560.65
20220.430.550.64
20210.430.560.64
20200.430.560.64
20190.420.530.64
20180.420.540.64
20170.400.510.62
20160.310.520.62
20150.290.510.62
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%3%4%
20244%3%5%
20236%3%5%
20223%3%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%3%4%
20193%2%5%
20183%2%5%
20174%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
3,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20172%3%6%
20162%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
10 Students
4,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%5%6%
20171%5%6%
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# White Students
624 Students
61,786 Students
% White Students
46%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202546%60%48%
202446%60%48%
202347%59%48%
202273%60%50%
202173%60%50%
202073%60%51%
201974%63%52%
201873%63%52%
201775%66%54%
201682%65%54%
201583%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
113 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
652 Students
30,555 Students
% of Others Students
48%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202547%30%34%
202447%30%33%
202345%30%33%
202222%29%31%
202122%29%31%
202022%28%31%
201921%27%30%
201821%27%30%
201716%24%30%
201614%25%29%
201513%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
83 Teachers
7,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202517:114:112:1
202416:114:112:1
202312:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202014:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%

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

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202590%54%51%
202470%55%51%
202390%54%51%
202270%54%51%
202170%56%50%
202060%57%50%
201960%55%50%
201853%56%50%
201765%55%49%
201665%55%49%
201562%55%48%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025201716
2024181716
2023221716
2022191716
2021191716
2020191716
2019191716
2018191716
2017181616
2016161616
2015141616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,135
$8,985

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$12,885$9,189$12,988
2024$7,985$6,308$10,159
2023$7,985$6,051$9,500
2022$7,657$5,243$8,989
2021$7,657$5,223$8,661
2020$7,657$4,962$8,383
2019$7,657$4,938$8,266
2018$7,590$4,775$7,888
2017$7,523$5,087$7,628
2016$7,357$4,951$7,230
2015$8,057$4,985$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRochester, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202593%89%83%
2024100%94%88%
2023100%94%88%
202298%95%88%
202198%95%88%
202098%95%88%
201998%95%88%
201898%95%88%
201798%95%88%
201698%95%88%
2015100%95%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Rochester, MI include Rochester Hills Christian School, Oak Arbor Montessori School, and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Rochester?
9 private preschools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private preschools in Rochester?
Rochester private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
56% of private preschools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Rochester include: Rochester Hills KinderCare vs. Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills

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