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Sterling Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 605 students in Sterling Heights, MI, 3% of all K-12 students in Sterling Heights, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
13% of private schools in Sterling Heights, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sterling Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Parkway Christian School
Parkway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
14500 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9900
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15 & Schoenherr KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13777 15 Mile Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 978-8930
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19 & Schoenherr KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13830 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 247-1133
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Dequindre KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2121 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 884-6643
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Map of Lakeside KinderCare
Lakeside KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13810 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 566-7345
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Map of Macomb Childrens Academy
Macomb Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
2171 15 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 979-5501
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Ryan Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
33300 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 978-9099
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Sterling Heights KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
37201 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-1680
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Sterling Heights, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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Sterling Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Baptist
33380 Ryan Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-5420
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Sterling Heights, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
+60.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
605
Students
+27.9% (+132 students) 10-yr
$20,000
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
-38.3% (-18.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sterling Heights)
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
892 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSterling Heights, MI Total Schools
20258
20248
20237
20228
20218
20208
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
605 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025303180179
2024303174172
2023528174174
2022276178185
2021276176180
2020276172171
2019255168175
2018255166172
2017473170180
2016473167178
2015473162167
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% Students of Color
29%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202529%19%34%
202429%19%34%
202339%19%33%
202227%20%33%
202127%20%32%
202027%20%32%
201917%19%31%
201817%18%31%
201747%20%32%
201647%21%32%
201547%20%32%
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0.61
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.610.520.65
20240.610.520.65
20230.670.530.65
20220.600.520.64
20210.600.520.64
20200.600.530.64
20190.450.500.63
20180.450.500.63
20170.700.470.61
20160.700.480.61
20150.700.470.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20236%3%5%
20227%3%4%
20217%3%4%
20207%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20179%3%4%
20169%3%4%
20159%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%3%8%
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# Black Students
84 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514%5%7%
202414%5%7%
202316%6%8%
202210%5%7%
202110%5%7%
202010%6%8%
20197%5%7%
20187%5%7%
201721%5%7%
201621%5%7%
201521%5%8%
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# White Students
342 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
57%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202557%65%52%
202457%66%52%
202353%65%52%
202259%65%54%
202159%65%54%
202059%65%54%
201973%67%56%
201873%67%56%
201748%70%58%
201648%70%58%
201548%70%58%
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# 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
142 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202523%23%26%
202423%22%26%
202314%23%25%
202222%23%25%
202122%23%25%
202022%22%24%
201913%21%24%
201813%21%23%
201716%19%22%
201616%19%22%
201516%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSterling Heights, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
$10,168
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sterling Heights, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Sterling Heights, MI is Parkway Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sterling Heights?
8 private schools are located in Sterling Heights.
How diverse are private schools in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Sterling Heights go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Sterling Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sterling Heights?
13% of private schools in Sterling Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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