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Southfield Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 2,955 students in Southfield, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
64% of private preschools in Southfield, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Southfield Private Preschools (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 Photo
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 Photo
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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Map of Eagles Nest Montessori
Eagles Nest Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
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Map of Early Impressions
Early Impressions
Gr: PK-2 | 71 students
25000 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 357-1740
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
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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Map of International Montessori Academy
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)

Map of Metropolitan Academy / Detroit
Metropolitan Academy / Detroit
Gr: NS-5 | 97 students
26400 Lahser Rd Ste 345
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 350-6990
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Map of St. Bede Elementary School
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
2,955
Students
+52.6% (+1,018 students) 10-yr
$13,688
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
-13.0% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southfield)
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
591 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearSouthfield, MI Total Schools
202511
202412
202310
202210
202110
202010
201910
201810
201710
201610
201511
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# Students
2,955 Students
103,393 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025269198191
2024254191187
2023253186185
2022196186188
2021196183184
2020196181179
2019188179182
2018188175181
2017198172183
2016196170181
2015194167173
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% Students of Color
47%
19%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202547%18%32%
202451%18%32%
202347%19%32%
202263%19%31%
202163%19%32%
202063%20%31%
201960%19%31%
201860%18%30%
201770%20%31%
201670%21%31%
201554%20%31%
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0.46
0.55

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Diversity Score Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.460.560.65
20240.490.560.65
20230.520.560.65
20220.560.550.64
20210.560.560.64
20200.560.560.64
20190.540.530.64
20180.540.540.64
20170.540.510.62
20160.540.520.62
20150.540.510.62
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,771 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20222%3%8%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
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# Black Students
365 Students
4,212 Students
% Black Students
12%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%4%6%
202414%4%6%
202316%5%6%
202218%5%6%
202118%5%7%
202018%6%7%
201920%5%6%
201820%5%6%
201718%5%6%
201618%5%6%
201518%4%6%
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# White Students
2,124 Students
62,021 Students
% White Students
71%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202571%60%48%
202468%60%48%
202365%59%48%
202261%60%50%
202161%60%50%
202061%60%51%
201963%63%52%
201863%63%52%
201763%66%54%
201663%65%54%
201563%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
113 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
504 Students
30,519 Students
% of Others Students
17%
30%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202517%30%34%
202418%30%33%
202319%30%33%
202219%29%31%
202119%29%31%
202019%28%31%
201917%27%30%
201817%27%30%
201719%24%30%
201619%25%29%
201519%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
250 Teachers
7,633 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouthfield, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:114:112:1
202412:114:112:1
202313:114:112:1
202210:114:112:1
202110:114:112:1
202010:114:112:1
201910:114:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201511:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,688
$7,697
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,919
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
91%
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 preschools in Southfield, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Southfield, MI include Southfield Christian School, Childrens Prep Academy, and Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls.
How many private preschools are located in Southfield?
11 private preschools are located in Southfield.
How diverse are private preschools in Southfield?
Southfield private preschools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Southfield?
64% of private preschools in Southfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private preschools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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