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Southfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,955 students in Southfield, MI, 23% of all K-12 students in Southfield, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
64% of private schools in Southfield, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Southfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Beth Jacob 1-8
Beth Jacob 1-8
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students
Jewish
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
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Childrens Prep Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
19421 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
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Map of Farber Hebrew Day School
Farber Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students
Jewish
21100 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 386-1625
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Southfield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
Baptist
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
(1)
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Map of Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
Jewish
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
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Eagles Nest Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
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Early Impressions
Gr: PK-2 | 71 students
25000 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 357-1740
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Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
20000 W 9 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 354-8025
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International Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6412
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Map of Kristy's Early Childhood Dev
Kristy's Early Childhood Dev
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
21501 Lasher
Southfield, MI 48075
(313) 255-2000
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Map of Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
All-boys (Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
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Southfield, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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Metropolitan Academy / Detroit
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students
26400 Lahser Rd Ste 345
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 350-6990
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St. Bede Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
18300 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 559-0572
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Southfield, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
-8.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,955
Students
+29.2% (+668 students) 10-yr
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southfield)
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
894 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSouthfield, MI Total Schools
202511
202412
202310
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
201711
201611
201512
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# Students
2,955 Students
145,997 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025269180179
2024254174172
2023253174174
2022215178185
2021215176180
2020215172171
2019202168175
2018202166172
2017211170180
2016210167178
2015208162167
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The average number of students per private school in Southfield rose from 210 in 2016 to 269 in 2025, above Michigan's 180 and the national 179.
% Students of Color
47%
19%
0.46
0.52

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Diversity Score Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.460.520.65
20240.490.520.65
20230.520.530.65
20220.490.520.64
20210.490.520.64
20200.490.530.64
20190.550.500.63
20180.550.500.63
20170.540.470.61
20160.540.480.61
20150.540.470.61
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The average diversity score for private schools in Southfield fell from 0.54 in 2016 to 0.46 in 2025, below the Michigan average of 0.52.
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
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# Black Students
365 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%5%7%
202414%5%7%
202316%6%8%
202215%5%7%
202115%5%7%
202015%6%8%
201917%5%7%
201817%5%7%
201715%5%7%
201615%5%7%
201515%5%8%
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The share of Black private school students in Southfield fell from 15% in 2016 to 12% in 2025, while Michigan held at 5% and the United States at 7%.
# White Students
2,124 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
71%
65%

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White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202571%65%52%
202468%66%52%
202365%65%52%
202268%65%54%
202168%65%54%
202068%65%54%
201962%67%56%
201862%67%56%
201763%70%58%
201663%70%58%
201563%70%58%
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The share of private school students who are White in Southfield rose from 63% in 2016 to 71% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
504 Students
34,308 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202517%23%26%
202418%22%26%
202319%23%25%
202216%23%25%
202116%23%25%
202016%22%24%
201921%21%24%
201821%21%23%
201722%19%22%
201622%19%22%
201522%19%21%
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The share of private school students identifying as other races in Southfield fell from 22% in 2016 to 17% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
250 Teachers
11,585 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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The average student-teacher ratio in Southfield private schools was 12:1 in 2025, one lower than Michigan's 13:1 and higher than the national 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1203
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$8,540
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$516
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,384
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
93%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Southfield, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Southfield, MI include Beth Jacob 1-8, Southfield Christian School, and Farber Hebrew Day School.
How many private schools are located in Southfield?
11 private schools are located in Southfield.
How diverse are private schools in Southfield?
Southfield private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Southfield go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Southfield are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southfield?
64% of private schools in Southfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private schools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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