Upland Hills School

Upland Hills School, founded in 1971, is an independent school community whose purpose is to educate pre high school children.
Our aim is to discover and respect the uniqueness of every child.
Upland Hills School is a place where community comes first.
Our work is centered on the idea that every child is born a genius and that the true function of education is to draw out that genius.
We have worked to create an environment where childhood is protected, nurtured, and defended.
A place where children can be inspired and where learning to understand is at the heart of all instruction.
We strive to create a sense of belonging, a sense of responsibility, and a sense of self-knowing.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Campus Size
12

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Upland Hills School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: EVERY CHILD IS BORN A GENIUS - Buckminster Fuller
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Upland Hills School?
The application deadline for Upland Hills School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,581 for elementary schools and $18,911 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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