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Waterford Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 668 students in Waterford, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private high schools in Waterford, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Waterford Private High 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
668
Students
$8,775
Avg. Tuition
+174.2% (+$5,575) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
-86.7% (-78.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-29.4% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterford)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
240 Schools
# Students
668 Students
59,788 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025223263253
2024223248245
2023199250247
2022255254257
2021255250249
2020175244235
2019187233242
2018187231238
2017223234246
2016223231241
2015223217220
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% Students of Color
12%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%18%32%
202412%18%31%
202363%18%31%
202214%20%30%
202114%20%30%
202014%20%29%
20195%18%29%
20185%16%28%
201790%22%30%
201690%21%30%
201590%21%30%
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0.53
0.42

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.530.430.61
20240.530.410.60
20230.700.410.60
20220.530.420.58
20210.530.420.57
20200.520.430.57
20190.320.400.56
20180.320.390.55
20170.270.400.54
20160.270.400.54
20150.270.410.53
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
2,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%6%
202329%4%6%
20227%4%5%
20217%4%5%
20207%4%5%
20193%3%5%
20183%4%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
2,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%4%8%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%8%
20202%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
3,276 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%8%
20241%6%8%
20231%7%8%
20201%7%8%
20171%6%8%
20161%7%8%
20151%7%9%
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# White Students
416 Students
46,065 Students
% White Students
62%
75%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202562%75%59%
202462%76%60%
202329%76%60%
202264%75%62%
202164%75%63%
202065%75%64%
201982%76%64%
201882%77%65%
201785%77%66%
201685%77%66%
201585%76%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
81 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
6,932 Students
% of Others Students
30%
11%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202529%12%17%
202429%10%15%
202336%8%16%
202226%10%16%
202126%10%15%
202025%10%14%
201914%10%14%
201814%9%13%
201712%10%14%
201612%9%13%
201512%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
5,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512:111:110:1
202412:111:110:1
20239:111:110:1
202214:111:110:1
202114:111:110:1
202014:111:110:1
201914:111:110:1
201814:111:110:1
201717:112:110:1
201617:112:110:1
201517:112:110:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,775
$12,933

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$8,775$13,905$17,997
2020$3,200$10,332$15,046
2019$3,200$10,901$14,791
2018$3,200$10,804$14,527
2017$3,200$10,405$14,161
2016$3,200$9,948$13,713
2015$3,200$9,729$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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