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Waterford Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 668 students in Waterford, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in Waterford, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterford Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
(1)
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Map of Lakecrest Baptist School
Lakecrest Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
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Map of Oakdale Academy
Oakdale Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
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Waterford, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Waterford Adventist School
Waterford Adventist School
Gr: 4-6 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5725 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6262
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Waterford, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
668
Students
-16.4% (-131 students) 10-yr
$8,775
Avg. Tuition
+174.2% (+$5,575) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
-84.2% (-64.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterford)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
666 Schools
# Students
668 Students
121,771 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025223189199
2024223184192
2023199181193
2022171185205
2021171182201
2020131178188
2019140173193
2018140171190
2017160174199
2016160171196
2015160165183
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% Students of Color
12%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%18%33%
202412%18%32%
202363%19%32%
202215%19%32%
202115%19%31%
202013%19%31%
20197%18%31%
20187%17%30%
201776%19%31%
201676%20%31%
201576%19%31%
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0.53
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.510.64
20240.530.510.64
20230.700.530.63
20220.540.520.62
20210.540.520.62
20200.530.520.62
20190.380.490.61
20180.380.490.60
20170.320.460.59
20160.320.460.59
20150.320.460.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
202329%4%5%
20227%3%5%
20217%3%5%
20206%3%5%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%3%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
416 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
62%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202562%66%55%
202462%66%55%
202329%65%55%
202263%66%57%
202163%66%57%
202064%66%58%
201977%68%59%
201877%69%59%
201781%71%61%
201681%71%61%
201581%71%61%
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# 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
199 Students
27,903 Students
% of Others Students
30%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202529%22%22%
202429%22%22%
202336%22%22%
202226%22%22%
202126%21%20%
202026%21%19%
201917%20%20%
201817%20%20%
201715%18%19%
201615%18%18%
201515%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
9,700 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
20239:114:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201716:114:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,775
$8,055

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$8,775$9,545$14,043
2020$3,200$5,764$10,496
2019$3,200$5,961$10,300
2018$3,200$5,857$10,056
2017$3,200$5,572$9,712
2016$3,200$5,477$9,307
2015$3,200$5,460$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Waterford, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Waterford, MI is Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Waterford?
3 private elementary schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
100% of private elementary schools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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