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Eton Academy Top 7 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MI)
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FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Top 4 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MI)

Birmingham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,110 students in Birmingham, MI, 30% of all K-12 students in Birmingham, MI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
29% of private schools in Birmingham, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,110
  • Average Tuition: $25,983
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,110
  • Average Tuition: $25,983
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Birmingham, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Birmingham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy Birmingham Photo
Brightmont Academy Birmingham
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
746 E Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 430-3060
(1)
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Eton Academy Photo
Eton Academy
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Special Education School
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
(1)
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FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
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Map of Holy Name Catholic School
Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Catholic
680 Harmon St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-2722
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Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool Photo
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1658 E Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 645-0551
(1)
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Map of Birmingham Community Montessori
Birmingham Community Montessori
Gr: K | 60 students
Montessori School
2225 E 14 Mile Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 646-1535
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Map of Gateway Montessori School
Gateway Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
300 Willits Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 645-6393
(1)
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Birmingham, MI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,110
Students
-9.2% (-113 students) 10-yr
$25,983
Avg. Tuition
+8.3% (+$1,983) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
-58.6% (-17.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Birmingham)
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
893 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBirmingham, MI Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20198
20188
20178
20168
20156
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# Students
1,110 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025159180179
2024157174172
2023167174174
2022188178185
2021188176180
2020195172171
2019249168175
2018243166172
2017265170180
2016265167178
2015204162167
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% Students of Color
12%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%19%34%
202410%19%34%
202312%19%33%
202213%20%33%
202113%20%32%
202015%20%32%
201916%19%31%
201816%18%31%
201729%20%32%
201629%21%32%
201529%20%32%
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0.39
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.390.520.65
20240.380.520.65
20230.440.530.65
20220.420.520.64
20210.420.520.64
20200.420.530.64
20190.470.500.63
20180.460.500.63
20170.450.470.61
20160.450.480.61
20150.470.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
83 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%5%7%
20246%5%7%
20236%6%8%
20226%5%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%6%8%
20198%5%7%
20188%5%7%
20179%5%7%
20169%5%7%
20159%5%8%
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# White Students
1,110 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
77%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202577%65%52%
202478%66%52%
202373%65%52%
202275%65%54%
202175%65%54%
202075%65%54%
201971%67%56%
201872%67%56%
201772%70%58%
201672%70%58%
201571%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
172 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%23%26%
202411%22%26%
202316%23%25%
202214%23%25%
202114%23%25%
202014%22%24%
201915%21%24%
201814%21%23%
201714%19%22%
201614%19%22%
201516%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
132 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20258:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20239:114:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202583%56%55%
202483%56%54%
202383%57%54%
202283%57%54%
202183%58%54%
202085%58%54%
201985%58%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025121715
2024111715
2023111715
2022111715
2021111715
2020111715
2019111615
201881615
201771615
201671615
2015121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025141113
2024171112
2023171011
2022131011
2021131011
2020131011
2019121011
2018121011
2017121010
201612910
201511810
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,983
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$24,445$10,340$15,012
2024$25,488$8,241$13,254
2023$23,520$7,920$12,626
2022$22,513$7,446$12,187
2021$20,017$7,244$11,800
2020$15,025$6,941$11,512
2019$18,017$7,136$11,293
2018$22,500$7,057$11,017
2017$24,000$6,868$10,708
2016$24,000$6,652$10,356
2015$24,000$6,591$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$532

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$900$532$1,152
2024$900$424$1,128
2023$900$414$1,156
2022$900$457$1,102
2021$900$509$1,125
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Average % on Financial Aid
43%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202543%32%34%
202443%32%34%
202332%31%34%
202232%31%33%
202132%31%33%
202032%31%32%
201929%30%31%
201829%29%30%
201738%29%30%
201638%30%29%
201538%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$2,986

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBirmingham, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$12,000$2,932$7,073
2024$12,000$3,338$6,930
2023$11,000$3,230$6,469
2022$11,000$3,126$6,289
2021$11,000$2,408$6,055
2020$12,000$2,391$5,921
2019$6,500$2,478$5,795
2018$6,500$2,459$5,456
2017$6,500$2,431$5,319
2016$6,500$2,398$5,105
2015$6,500$2,307$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Birmingham, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Birmingham, MI include Brightmont Academy Birmingham, FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12, and Eton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Birmingham?
7 private schools are located in Birmingham.
How diverse are private schools in Birmingham?
Birmingham private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Birmingham go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Birmingham are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Birmingham?
29% of private schools in Birmingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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