Holy Family Regional School,north Campus Photo - At Holy Family Regional School, STEM activities are incorporated into our every day learning.

Top 3 Best Rochester Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 3,347 students in Rochester, MI (there are 26 public schools, serving 15,791 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Rochester, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
62% of private schools in Rochester, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Rochester Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Regional School
(Catholic)
2633 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 218-4552
Grades: K-8
| 973 students
Holy Family Regional School,north Campus
Holy Family Regional School,north Campus Photo - At Holy Family Regional School, STEM activities are incorporated into our every day learning.
(Catholic)
(1)
2633 John R Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 299-3798
Grades: K-8
| 965 students
Rochester Hills Christian School
(Baptist)
3300 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-0585
Grades: PK-12
| 298 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - At St. John Lutheran Church & School, we are One in Jesus...Reaching Many!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 402-8000
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy Photo - "We love Alpine and all the staff. The teachers are professional, friendly, loving and knowledgeable! I'm impressed with everything my children have learned here, and I love that they are known by all the teachers. It feels like family! I highly recommend Alpine!" ~ Jenny M.
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
3100 W. Gunn Rd.
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 814-1111
Grades: NS
| 65 students
Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Montessori School
1263 S Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 375-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 140 students
Lutheran High School Northwest
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Bagley Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 852-6677
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
The Montessori School Rochester
Montessori School
1812 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 453-5757
Grades: PK-7
| 193 students
Noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
Grades: PK-2
| 72 students
Oak Arbor Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
495 Oak Arbor Circle W
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 652-3420
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
102 Pawley Hall - School Of Education and Human Service
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 370-4100
Grades: NS-PK
| 174 students
Premier Academy - Oakland
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
44 W Snell Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 609-0500
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
Rochester Hills KinderCare
Rochester Hills KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
226 Meadowfield Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 651-7171
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rochester, MI?
How many private schools are located in Rochester?
13 private schools are located in Rochester.
How diverse are private schools in Rochester?
Rochester private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester?
62% of private schools in Rochester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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