University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
The largest Catholic school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
B+Overall gradeAll boys785 students14 students per teacher
Private schools in Detroit, MI
18 private schools in Detroit, MI, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade276 students15 students per teacher
Detroit Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 114% since 2011–12
Detroit, MI
B+Overall grade210 students6 students per teacher
International Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest private school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade207 students13 students per teacher
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade195 students16 students per teacher
Gesu Catholic School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any private school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade174 students5 students per teacher
Loyola High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
A-Overall gradeAll boys170 students12 students per teacher
Al-Furqan Quran Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade140 students8 students per teacher
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 6 Catholic schools in Detroit
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade114 students14 students per teacher
Westside Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Detroit since at least 2011
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade82 students14 students per teacher
Charlotte Mason Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
A+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
Detroit Christian Schools of Excellence
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade29 students5 students per teacher
Muhammad University of Islam
Islamic · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Montessori school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
A-Overall grade13 students3 students per teacher
Evergreen Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 2–7
Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
A-Overall gradeAll boys4 students4 students per teacher
International Child Care Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Detroit
Detroit, MI
A-Overall grade4 students4 students per teacher
Tot Town Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Detroit
Detroit, MI
A-Overall grade4 students4 students per teacher
Temple of Faith Day Care Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The smallest classes of any preschool in Detroit
Detroit, MI
A-Overall grade3 students2 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Detroit, MI
How many private schools are in Detroit, MI?
18 private schools in Detroit, MI, with about 2,573 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Detroit, MI?
The most common are Catholic schools (6), Christian schools (4), independent schools (2), Montessori schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Detroit, MI?
Yes: 4 private schools in Detroit, MI teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Detroit, MI offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Detroit, MI offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Detroit, MI have?
The average school has 8.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Detroit, MI?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.