The data below on this webpage relates to our Lower School, Pre-5. Refer to our Private School Review page for data on our Middle and Upper Schools for our 6 - 12 program information. The Roeper School is a coeducational day school for gifted and talented children founded in 1941.
Students learn in an environment which recognizes and encourages excellence and provides intellectual stimulation and challenge.
The Roeper School exists to provide a personalized learning environment and pre-K through secondary education that is appropriate to the unique intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of gifted and creative children according to Roeper`s philosophy and system of values; prepare the children entrusted to our care for lives as capable, responsible, nurturing, and fulfilled individuals, partners and global citizens; and promote broader understanding of the needs of gifted and creative children and of the means of supporting their education, learning, and growth.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,000
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Roeper School PreK-5 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
None
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,000
Tuition Notes
Lower School Range (Preschool - 5th grade): $24,200 to $30,470 - Full Time; Part Time Pre-School also available.
% on Financial Aid
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
43%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Sarah Hermann
Admissions Associate
Brittney Yuille
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubRobotics
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamSoccer
Volleyball Team
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roughrider
- The Roeper School is a coeducational day school for gifted and talented children founded in 1941. Students learn in an environment which recognizes and encourages excellence and provides intellectual stimulation and challenge. The Roeper School exists to provide a personalized learning environment and pre-K through secondary education that is appropriate to the unique intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of gifted and creative children according to Roeper`s philosophy and system of values; prepare the children entrusted to our care for lives as capable, responsible, nurturing, and fulfilled individuals, partners and global citizens; and promote broader understanding of the needs of gifted and creative children and of the means of supporting their education, learning, and growth.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jamey Bell - Executive Director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid - 1975 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Roeper School PreK-5 cost?
The Roeper School PreK-5's tuition is approximately $26,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Roeper School PreK-5?
The acceptance rate of The Roeper School PreK-5 is 43%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. The Roeper School PreK-5's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Roeper School PreK-5?
The Roeper School PreK-5 famous alumni include: Jamey Bell - Executive Director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid - 1975.
What sports does The Roeper School PreK-5 offer?
The Roeper School PreK-5 offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is The Roeper School PreK-5's ranking?
The Roeper School PreK-5 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for The Roeper School PreK-5?
The application deadline for The Roeper School PreK-5 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
0.8 miles
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Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
18.6 miles
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1055 W Grand Blanc Rd
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 234-2224
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 234-2224
31.5 miles
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