Brightmont Academy: 1:1 private school in Birmingham, MI, grades 1-12, specialized programs for learning differences and advanced coursework
Brightmont Academy in Birmingham, MI, is an accredited private school offering exclusive one-to-one instruction for students in grades 1 through 12. With only 17 students and 6 teachers, the school ensures a 1:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for highly individualized learning paces, styles, and goals tailored to each child's unique needs. The flexible schedule allows families to enroll at any time, including summer, making it accessible for those seeking customized academic support.
The school specializes in supporting students with specific learning differences and emotional challenges, including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, high-functioning autism, anxiety, depression, and memory deficits. Beyond specialized learning difference programs, Brightmont offers credit courses, skill-building modules, tutoring, and test preparation, alongside advanced and AP courses such as Calculus AB, Physics B, and U.S. History.
Located at 746 E Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI, the school is nonsectarian and operates on a rolling admissions basis with a 99% acceptance rate. Tuition varies by program, ranging from $800 for tutoring to $30,360 for the High School Program, with an average cost of $25,200 for the Middle School Program. For specific details on enrollment, curriculum, and financial aid, families are encouraged to contact the admissions director, Annette Looser, at (248) 430-3060.
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,200 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by program: High School Program $30,360, Middle School Program $25,200, Elementary School Program $28,800, tutoring $800, skill building program $900/$1,800. Tuition subject to change. |
| Total Students | 17 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 |
| Average Class Size | 1 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
| Admissions Director | Annette Looser |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 12 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.brightmontacademy.com/academic-calendar |
| Summer Program Cost | $900 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |