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St. Paul Lutheran School
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy Top 6 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MI)

Royal Oak Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,270 students in Royal Oak, MI, 21% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Royal Oak, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Royal Oak Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
628 S Lafayette Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 545-2140
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
508 S Williams St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-6555
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Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC Photo
Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4622
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Shrine Catholic High School & Academy Photo
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3500 W 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2925
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Christian
2203 E 11 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-4587
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Map of Sterling East Oakland Campus
Sterling East Oakland Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Brethren
1025 N Sherman Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
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Royal Oak, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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Luckett Christian Academy Pres
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
115 S Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 545-7403
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Map of St. Dennis School
St. Dennis School
Gr: K-9 | 160 students
Catholic
1415 N Stephenson Hwy
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 398-6555
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Royal Oak, MI Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,270
Students
$12,675
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Royal Oak)
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
15%
19%
0.52
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
68 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
834 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
66%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
296 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1208
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,675
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Royal Oak, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Royal Oak, MI include St. Paul Lutheran School, Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, and Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC.
How many private schools are located in Royal Oak?
6 private schools are located in Royal Oak.
How diverse are private schools in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Royal Oak go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Royal Oak?
100% of private schools in Royal Oak are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Royal Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Royal Oak include: St. Mary Catholic School vs. Shrine Catholic Grade School & ECC

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