Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pippen Palace
About the School
- Pippen Palace is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Detroit, MI, offering kindergarten classes in an urban community setting.
- The school enrolls 9 students in kindergarten and employs 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
- The student body is 100% students of color, placing Pippen Palace among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
- As a co–ed early childhood center, Pippen Palace serves families seeking kindergarten education within Detroit city limits.
- The average tuition for elementary private schools in Detroit is $7,199, providing local context for families considering Pippen Palace.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pippen Palace ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pippen Palace?
The application deadline for Pippen Palace is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pippen Palace is Detroit Christian Schools Of Excellence (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Eagles Nest Montessori (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Christian
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Jewish
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Methodist
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Jewish)
14390 W 10 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Christian
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Jewish
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Catholic
8001 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 531-2940
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
All-boys (Jewish)
24600 Greenfield Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-3360
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Christian
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Jewish
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Methodist
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Jewish)
14390 W 10 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Methodist
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students
Jewish
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
20000 W 9 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 354-8025
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
25611 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Michigan Ave, Ste 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
9391.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Global Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
9392 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Spencer Ln
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
9392.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
9392.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rawsonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 S Grove St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
9392.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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