Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel.

Best Southfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 2,815 students in Southfield, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Southfield, MI include Childrens Prep Academy, Farber Hebrew Day School, and Beth Jacob 1-8.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of private elementary schools in Southfield, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top-Ranked Southfield Private Elementary 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 students
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
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,815 Students
121,919 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
243 Teachers
9,680 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,688
$9,286
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,550
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
316 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
2,123 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
74%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
414 Students
28,016 Students
% of Others Students
15%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Southfield, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Southfield, MI include Childrens Prep Academy, Farber Hebrew Day School, and Beth Jacob 1-8.
How many private elementary schools are located in Southfield?
8 private elementary schools are located in Southfield.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Southfield?
Southfield private elementary schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Southfield?
88% of private elementary schools in Southfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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