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#192 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 41% of private schools

Detroit Country Day School

School

3003 W MAPLE RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Private

Enrollment

1,423

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#192 of 462

In Bloomfield Hills

#4 of 9

public schools

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Detroit Country Day School

6.7/10

School in Bloomfield Hills · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Detroit Country Day School

Detroit Country Day School is a private school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Detroit Country Day School serves approximately 1,423 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Detroit Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.5 pts above MI schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • MI avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Detroit Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Detroit Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Detroit Country Day School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
13.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,423
This School
vs
575
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
8.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57.9% vs 0%
Asian 23.3% vs 0%
Black 11.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Detroit Country Day School Bloomfield Hills Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Detroit Country Day School (this school) 6.7
Birmingham Covington School 8.4
Conant Elementary School 9.3
Wing Lake Developmental Center 7.8
South Hills Middle School 8.8
Way Elementary School 8.8
Harlan Elementary School 8.1
North Hills Middle School 8.6
West Maple Elementary School 8.5
International Academy 9.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,173.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 59%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 1,423
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 57.9%
Asian 23.3%
Black 11.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic 1.8%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3003 W MAPLE RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Detroit Country Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Southfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wing Lake Developmental Center (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YESHIVAS DARCHEI TORAH-GIRLS (rated 6.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Southfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bloomfield Hills, see our Bloomfield Hills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Ernest W Seaholm High School Birmingham 0.6 mi 9.2
ST REGIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bloomfield Hills 0.7 mi 5.0
BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL Bloomfield Hills 0.8 mi 6.1
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Bloomfield Hills 0.8 mi 6.5
Birmingham Covington School Bloomfield Hills 1.0 mi 8.4
Berkshire Middle School Beverly Hills 1.1 mi 7.2
Quarton Elementary Birmingham 1.0 mi 8.5
BEVERLY HILLS ACADEMY Beverly Hills 1.2 mi 9.0
CRANBROOK SCHOOLS Bloomfield Hills 1.6 mi 5.9
Wylie E Groves High School Beverly Hills 1.9 mi 9.2
Beverly Elementary School Beverly Hills 2.0 mi 8.3
Bingham Farms Elementary School Bingham Farms 2.2 mi 7.0
Conant Elementary School Bloomfield Hills 2.1 mi 9.3
Pierce Elementary School Birmingham 2.1 mi 8.8
FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Southfield 2.9 mi 7.9
Way Elementary School Bloomfield Hills 2.7 mi 8.8
YESHIVAS DARCHEI TORAH-GIRLS Southfield 2.9 mi 6.8
3246 PIERCE Beverly Hills 2.3 mi 6.7
South Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills 2.3 mi 8.8
Wing Lake Developmental Center Bloomfield Hills 2.3 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$163,571

Median Home Value

$670,600

Median Rent

$1,878/mo

Population

14,749

College Educated

77.3%

Homeownership

87.1%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

48.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND MARIST ACADEMY Pontiac, MI 6.6
CRANBROOK SCHOOLS Bloomfield Hills, MI 5.9
Oxford Virtual Academy Oxford, MI 5.8
Center Line Preparatory Academy Center Line, MI 5.6
Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, MI 5.6
Michigan Connections Academy Okemos, MI 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Detroit Country Day School

What grades does Detroit Country Day School serve?

Detroit Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Detroit Country Day School?

Detroit Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 1,423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Country Day School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Detroit Country Day School rank in MI?

Detroit Country Day School ranks #192 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Detroit Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Detroit Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Detroit Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Detroit Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Detroit Country Day School a religious school?

No, Detroit Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,423
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
164
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County

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