Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. In the Oakland County area, there are standout schools known for their strong relationships with religion, positive environments and excellent teachers.
To help families find the right fit, this list highlighting the best faith-based schools in Oakland County, uses a combination of publicly available data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau, along with community reviews, survey feedback, and academic performance indicators such as test scores and college readiness.
Read on for our guide of some of the best religious schools in Oakland County.
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Novi Christian Academy
- Address: 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi
- Phone: 248-668-7100
- Grades served: K-12
- Number of students: 400
- Type: Private School, Religious School
Novi Christian Academy stands out as a vibrant, Christ-centered school committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. With small class sizes and passionate, dedicated teachers, students receive personalized instruction that prepares them for college and beyond. NCA’s rigorous curriculum is infused with a biblical worldview, fostering both intellectual development and strong moral character. From advanced placement courses to hands-on STEM programs, students are challenged and inspired every day.
Beyond the classroom, NCA offers a dynamic array of extracurriculars including championship-winning athletic teams, fine arts programs, robotics, and missions outreach. Students regularly participate in local and global service projects, living out their faith in meaningful, real-world ways. Whether it’s leading worship in chapel, competing in state tournaments, or serving on international missions trips, students at Novi Christian Academy are equipped to lead and make a difference for Christ in every arena of life.
Southfield Christian School
- Address: 28650 Lahser Road, Southfield
- Phone: 248-357-3660
- Grades served: Preschool-12
- Number of students: 616
- Type: Private School, Religious School
Southfield Christian School is a leading Christian college preparatory school in Metro Detroit, built on the belief that academic excellence and spiritual growth go hand in hand. With a mission of “Pursuing Excellence for the Glory of God,” the school encourages students to see every area of life as an act of worship. A strong partnership between school, family, and church fosters a Christ-centered community rooted in shared values and purpose.
Recognized as the #1 Christian school in Metro Detroit for 2025, Southfield Christian prepares students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic rigor. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement and dual enrollment opportunities, with 100% of graduates accepted to the college of their choice.
Beyond academics, students have the opportunity to explore their interests in fine arts and athletics. Whether in the classroom, on stage, or on the field, Southfield Christian equips students to excel—and to do so with faith and purpose.
More faith-based schools in Oakland County
This section features some of the best faith-based schools in Oakland County and are based on public data, academic performance, community reviews and survey feedback to help families find the right fit.
Southfield Christian School
- Address: 28650 Lahser Road, Southfield
- Why It Stands Out: Southfield Christian School is a leading Christian college preparatory school in Metro Detroit, built on the belief that academic excellence and spiritual growth go hand in hand.
Recognized as the No. 1 Christian school in Metro Detroit for 2025, Southfield Christian prepares students with critical thinking, problem-solving and academic rigor. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement and dual enrollment opportunities, with 100% of graduates accepted to the college of their choice. With a mission of “Pursuing Excellence for the Glory of God,” the school encourages students to see every area of life as an act of worship. A strong partnership between school, family, and church fosters a Christ-centered community rooted in shared values and purpose.
Auburn Hills Christian School
- Address: 3655 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills
- Why It Stands Out: Emphasizes student-led chapel services and offers a strong athletic program.
Founded in the late 1900s, Auburn Hills Christian School has been dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education to students in the Auburn Hills area.
Oakdale Academy
- Address: 3200 Beacham Drive, Waterford
- Why It Stands Out: Offers a classical Christian curriculum with a focus on developing students’ character and intellect.
Established in 2011, Oakdale Academy has been committed to providing a rigorous and biblically grounded education.
Bloomfield Christian School
- Address: 3570 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Why It Stands Out: Known for its classical Christian education approach and strong athletic programs.
Founded in 1993 by a group of mothers seeking a biblically centered curriculum, the school has grown significantly over the years.
Wixom Christian School
- Address: 620 N. Wixom Road, Wixom
- Why It Stands Out: Provides a nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on biblical teachings.
With roots dating back to the 1800s, the school has continued to have small class sizes with individualized instruction and dynamic lessons that embrace the latest technology.
Oakland Christian School
- Address: 3075 Shimmons Road, Auburn Hills
- Why It Stands Out: Offers a comprehensive K-12 education that prepares children for college and beyond.
Founded in 1968, the school has expanded significantly, moving to its current location in 1977.
Novi Christian Academy
- Address: 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi
- Why It Stands Out: Offers a college-preparatory curriculum with a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and extracurricular activities.
Novi Christian Academy opened in 1986. Since then, it has been providing biblically grounded education.
Lutheran High School Northwest
- Address: 1000 Bagley, Rochester Hills
- Why It Stands Out: Provides a Christ-centered education that prepares students for life.
Opened in 1978, the school has faced challenges but remains committed to its mission of providing a Lutheran education.
Lake Orion Baptist School
- Address: 255 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion
- Why It Stands Out: Showcases a hybrid, biblical homeschool program for elementary grades.
For over 22 years, the school has been partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education.
Bethany Christian School
- Address: 2601 John R Road, Troy
- School District: Independent
- Why It Stands Out: “Bethany Christian School exists to glorify God by maturing youth for ministry through Bible-centered education that teaches excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics,” according to its website.
After graduating from Bethany, 66% of students go on to attend a four-year university, according to Niche.
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, Clarkston
- Address: 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston (Independence Township), Michigan 48348
- Why It Stands Out: The only Pre-K–12 school in Michigan designated both a National Blue Ribbon School and a Cardinal Newman Society School, Everest offers gender-specific education from grade 3 onward, rooted in the “Integral Formation” philosophy (academic, spiritual, human, apostolic development), with strong academics, international boarding, and over 60 athletic and extracurricular programs.
Founded in 1991 (Academy) and expanded to high school in 2008, Everest follows the educational model of the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi, blending Catholic identity with rigorous college-prep and character formation.
St. Mary’s Preparatory, Orchard Lake Village
- Address: 3535 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake Village, Michigan 48324
- Why It Stands Out: A historic Catholic preparatory school set on a 125-acre lakeside campus, St. Mary’s offers co-divisional (single-sex classes with co-ed extracurriculars) education, and is known for its rich Polish-American Catholic heritage, enormous library, NHL-grade hockey arena, and commitment to faith and leadership development.
Founded in 1885 in Detroit to serve Polish seminarians, the school moved to its current Orchard Lake campus in 1909 (former site of the Michigan Military Academy) and became part of the Orchard Lake Schools in 1927; it recently transitioned to include female students in a co-divisional format.
Farber Hebrew Day School – Yeshivat Akiva, Southfield
- Address: 21100 W 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
- Why It Stands Out: This Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serves Pre‑K through 12 in a close-knit, values-driven environment that consistently achieves top academic outcomes—with a student–teacher ratio of just 8:1, an A+ rating for academics, and a 100% four-year college enrolment rate.
Founded in 1964 through a community-driven meeting led by Rabbis Gordon and Donin and 13 devoted parents, the school has grown through generations of philanthropy and expansion—from the dedication of a kindergarten building in 1974, the elementary in 1986, and a learning resource center in 1988, to a major shift in identity when the Schostak Family endowed the high school in 2001, and a landmark $8 million facility funded by the Farber and Davidson foundations leading to groundbreaking in 2015.
Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills
- Address: 7225 Lahser Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
- Why It Stands Out: Marian High School is a private, all‑girls, college‑prep Catholic school founded in 1959 by the IHM Sisters (with roots in five local parishes).
It is known for consistently high college‑acceptance rates (often 90–100%), strong academics – including AP and honors courses – and a robust athletics program; enrollment was about 370 in 2023–24.
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, Waterford
- Address: 5495 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48329
- Why it stands out: This private PK–12 Catholic school – one of only five in the Archdiocese of Detroit to offer that full span – was founded in 1960 (as an elementary in 1956).
It boasts continued athletic success including multiple MHSAA state championships, and features a consolidated campus with shared parish church, refurbished over time to include gym additions and expanded facilities.
Bishop Foley Catholic High School, Madison Heights
- Address: 32000 North Campbell Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
- Why It Stands Out: A Christ‑centered, co‑educational college prep school within the Archdiocese of Detroit, Bishop Foley delivers a balanced education with over 100 course offerings (including 20+ AP and honors), small class sizes (~18 students), and exceptional outcomes—99–100% of graduates advance to college.
Founded in 1965 by Guardian Angels Parish (Clawson) and St. Dennis Parish (Royal Oak), Bishop Foley graduated its first class in 1969. Originally built as a single-sex institution, its structure still reflects that era, though it has since fully evolved into a co‑educational model. The school bears the name of Detroit’s first American bishop, John Samuel Foley, and continues its traditions of academic excellence and Catholic identity today.
St. Catherine of Siena Academy, Wixom
- Address: 28200 Napier Road, Wixom, MI 48393
- Why It Stands Out: This all‑girls private Catholic high school (grades 9–12) distinguishes itself through a deeply integrated Catholic identity – students attend daily Mass before lunch, one of the few schools in the area with this built‑in spiritual rhythm, fostering calm, reflection, and moral formation.
Since opening in 2008, the school has upheld its mission of forming bold, faith‑filled young women by cultivating their “feminine genius”— merging academic rigor (Harkness-style discussions, AP/honors, dual enrollment with Madonna University), leadership, and spiritual development within its striking 137,000 sq ft campus on 33 acres – complete with a chapel-centered design, modern classrooms, labs, arts facilities, athletic complex, and even a school storefront.
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, Royal Oak
- Address: 3500 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- Why It Stands Out: Shrine Catholic High School & Academy is part of a welcoming, faith-filled K–12 coeducational system rooted in the National Shrine of the Little Flower parish. It’s distinguished by its rigorous academic offerings – including 18 AP/honors courses, dual-enrollment in world languages, engineering, and business, and strong fine arts and STEM programs – along with remarkable college outcomes such as $13.8 million in merit scholarships, National Merit recognition, and a 65% acceptance rate to the University of Michigan.
Founded in 1941 as Little Flower High School for Girls and later Shrine High School for Boys, the schools were consolidated in 1948, transitioning to Shrine High School and evolving over the decades. Major expansions include the launch of the Academy (middle school) in 1993, significant campus renovations in the 2000s (science labs, field house, auditorium), and a rebrand as Shrine Catholic High School & Academy in 2001.
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