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Very Good

#83 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 18% of private schools

Everest Academy

School

5935 CLARKSTON RD, Clarkston, MI 48348

Private

Enrollment

407

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#83 of 462

In Clarkston

#1 of 2

public schools

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Everest Academy

7.6/10

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

Clarkston High School

8.0/10

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About Everest Academy

Everest Academy is a private school in Clarkston, MI. Everest Academy serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Everest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares1.4 pts above MI schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • MI avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Everest Academy 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 Everest Academy compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Clarkston, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
407
This School
vs
530
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 17.7% vs 0%
Asian 4.4% vs 0%
Black 0.2% vs 0%
Everest Academy Clarkston Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Everest Academy (this school) 7.6
Clarkston High School 8.0
Student Support Services
Bailey Lake Elementary School 7.2
Renaissance Alternative High School 5.1
Clarkston Elementary School 7.4
Renaissance Virtual School 7.0
Clarkston Junior High School 7.1
Independence Elementary School 7.7
Pine Knob Elementary School 6.9
Sashabaw Middle School 6.9
North Sashabaw Elementary School 5.2
Springfield Plains Elem School 8.1

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)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 407
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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 71.7%
Hispanic 17.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.4%
Black 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5935 CLARKSTON RD, Clarkston, MI 48348

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Everest Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Waterford), with a very similar rating. Another option is Renaissance Virtual School (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 3.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Clarkston, see our Clarkston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Clarkston High School Clarkston 0.7 mi 8.0
Student Support Services Clarkston 1.0 mi
Bailey Lake Elementary School Clarkston 1.2 mi 7.2
Renaissance Alternative High School Clarkston 1.5 mi 5.1
Clarkston Elementary School Clarkston 1.5 mi 7.4
Renaissance Virtual School Clarkston 1.6 mi 7.0
Pine Knob Elementary School Clarkston 1.8 mi 6.9
Clarkston Junior High School Clarkston 1.8 mi 7.1
Independence Elementary School Clarkston 1.8 mi 7.7
Sashabaw Middle School Clarkston 2.5 mi 6.9
North Sashabaw Elementary School Clarkston 2.6 mi 5.2
Kingsley Montgomery School Waterford 3.3 mi 5.5
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Waterford 3.6 mi 7.6
Waterford Montessori Academy Waterford 3.8 mi 7.5
Schoolcraft Elementary School Waterford 4.3 mi 6.5
Grayson Elementary Waterford 4.3 mi 6.8
SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clarkston 3.4 mi 7.0
Mason Middle School Waterford 4.5 mi 5.2
Springfield Plains Elem School Clarkston 3.5 mi 8.1
Waterford Kettering High School Waterford 4.8 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48348 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,586

Median Home Value

$421,300

Median Rent

$1,231/mo

Population

24,892

College Educated

50.4%

Homeownership

92.9%

Avg Commute

29.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

43.3

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Fairview School Fairview, MI 7.6
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Waterford, MI 7.6
Engadine Schools Engadine, MI 7.5
North Huron School Kinde, MI 7.5
CamdenFrontier K12 School Camden, MI 7.7
Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs Jackson, MI 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Everest Academy

What grades does Everest Academy serve?

Everest Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Everest Academy?

Everest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Everest Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Everest Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Everest Academy rank in MI?

Everest Academy ranks #83 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Everest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Everest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Everest Academy a private school?

Yes, Everest Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Everest Academy a religious school?

Everest Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
407
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County

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