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Best 48390 Michigan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 439 students in 48390, MI (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,087 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 48390, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in 48390, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in 48390, MI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Commerce Township KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2755 Haggerty Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 960-0570
Gr: NS-PK
Lakes Area Montessori Center
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Montessori School
(3)
8605 Richardson Road
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 360-0500
Gr: NS-5 | 88 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
2040 S. Commerce Road
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 624-7677
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. William School
(Catholic)
135 Oflaherty St
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 669-4440
Gr: K-8 | 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 48390, MI?
4 private schools are located in 48390, MI.
What percentage of students in 48390 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 48390 are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 48390?
50% of private schools in 48390 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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