Southfield Christian School Photo

Best Southfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,955 students in Southfield, MI (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,091 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Southfield, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Southfield, MI include Childrens Prep Academy, Farber Hebrew Day School, and Southfield Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
64% of private schools in Southfield, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top-Ranked Southfield Private Schools (2026)

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

Southfield, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26400 Lahser Rd Ste 345
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 350-6990
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students
18300 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 559-0572
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students

Overview

This Town (Southfield)
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,955 Students
147,672 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
250 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,688
$10,249
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,958
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
365 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
2,124 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
71%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 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
504 Students
34,822 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Childrens Prep Academy, Farber Hebrew Day School, and Southfield Christian 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?
27% 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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