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#116 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 25% of private schools

Oakland Christian School

School · Auburn Hills, MI

A private school in Auburn Hills, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

3075 SHIMMONS RD, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Enrollment510
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Oakland Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,291/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,468

Median home value

$235,300

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White80.8%
Black6.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Two or More4.3%
Asian2.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.7 mi989Compare →
Kennedy CenterEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–123.5 mi47Compare →
Lake Orion Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–124.5 mi57Compare →
Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–124.5 mi553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oakland Christian School is listed in Auburn Hills, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Oakland Christian School

Oakland Christian School is a private school in Auburn Hills, MI, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakland Christian School

What grades does Oakland Christian School serve?

Oakland Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Oakland Christian School?

Oakland Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Christian School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Oakland Christian School rank in MI?

Oakland Christian School ranks #116 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Oakland Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakland Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Oakland Christian School a private school?

Yes, Oakland Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Oakland Christian School a religious school?

Oakland Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
510
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Area population (ZIP 48326)
24,488
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48326; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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