Pippen Palace is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Detroit, MI, offering kindergarten classes in an urban community setting.
The school enrolls 9 students in kindergarten and employs 1 teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1.
The student body is 100% students of color, placing Pippen Palace among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
As a co鈥揺d early childhood center, Pippen Palace serves families seeking kindergarten education within Detroit city limits.
The average tuition for elementary private schools in Detroit is $7,199, providing local context for families considering Pippen Palace.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pippen Palace ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pippen Palace?
The application deadline for Pippen Palace is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pippen Palace is Detroit Christian Schools Of Excellence (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Eagles Nest Montessori (1.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Detroit Christian Schools Of Excellence
(Christian)
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
0.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch
(Jewish)
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
1.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Eagles Nest Montessori
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
(Methodist)
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
2 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah
All-boys (Jewish)
14390 W 10 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Detroit Christian Schools Of Excellence
(Christian)
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
0.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch
(Jewish)
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
1.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
8001 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 531-2940
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 531-2940
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy ![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]( "University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Mordechai
All-boys (Jewish)
24600 Greenfield Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-3360
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-3360
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Detroit Christian Schools Of Excellence
(Christian)
19370 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 281-8144
0.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 41 students
Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch
(Jewish)
14100 W 9 Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-5441
1.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 105 students
Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
(Methodist)
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
2 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah
All-boys (Jewish)
14390 W 10 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 557-9380
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy ![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]( "University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eagles Nest Montessori
Montessori School
23666 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 559-0726
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
(Methodist)
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
2 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
Beth Jacob 1-8
(Jewish)
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
20000 W 9 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 354-8025
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 354-8025
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.
Special Education School
25611 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-6677
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Michigan Ave, Ste 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
9391.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
9392 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Spencer Ln
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
9392.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
9392.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 S Grove St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
9392.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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