#1 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
785 students
Detroit, MI
B+Overall gradeAll boys785 students14 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
The private schools in Detroit, MI with the most students. Top 13 of 13 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
276 students
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade276 students15 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
210 students
Detroit, MI
B+Overall grade210 students6 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
International Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
207 students
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade207 students13 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
195 students
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade195 students16 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Gesu Catholic School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
174 students
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade174 students5 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Loyola High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
170 students
Detroit, MI
A-Overall gradeAll boys170 students12 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Al-Furqan Quran Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
140 students
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade140 students8 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
114 students
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade114 students14 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Westside Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
92 students
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
82 students
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade82 students14 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Charlotte Mason Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
71 students
Detroit, MI
A+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit Christian Schools of Excellence
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
29 students
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade29 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.