Last updated September 26, 2026 · ranked from 177 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide brings together six tutoring centers, all located within Birmingham, MI. The top-ranked entry, The Tutoring Center Birmingham, MI, has a 4.9 Google rating from 88 reviews—the largest review count among the listed centers. College Choice Counseling follows with a 5.0 rating from 45 reviews, while Empowerment Education has a 5.0 rating from 24 reviews. Class 101 South Oakland also holds a 5.0 rating, based on eight reviews. TutorsCCC appears fifth, followed by Kumon Math and Reading Center of Birmingham, MI, with a 4.0 rating from 12 reviews. The list keeps the focus entirely on options inside Birmingham, MI.
Top picks at a glance
1The Tutoring Center BirminghamThe Tutoring Center Birmingham offers math, reading, writing, SAT and ACT preparation, plus honors and AP coursework.
2College Choice CounselingCollege Choice Counseling offers mathematics, sciences and humanities tutoring, preparation for six standardized tests, and college admissions guidance.
3Empowerment EducationEmpowerment Education offers K–12 and college tutoring, ACT, SAT and LSAT preparation, plus scholarship search and writing support.
4.9(88)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 88 reviews (Google rating)
Tutoring service
Closed today
Support from kindergarten readiness through college entrance exams earns this center at 960 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI the No. 1 spot, alongside a 4.9 Google rating from 88 reviews. Programs cover math, reading, writing, SAT and ACT preparation, plus honors and AP coursework. Reviewers describe kind, encouraging tutors and straightforward assessments; one reports an improved SAT score after a month of preparation, while another credits tutoring with greater confidence before the ACT. Hours extend to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
SAT and ACT prep
Honors and AP tutoring
Weekday evening hours
“Being tutored here for one month of last minute SAT prep was a great choice! I'm happy with how much my score improved by (especially with such little time) and the tutors were kind and encouraging.”
5.0(45)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews (Google rating)
Educational consultant
Open now · closes 5:00 PM
Subject tutoring from Algebra to Art History, preparation for six standardized tests, and college admissions guidance earn College Choice Counseling the No. 2 spot. At its Birmingham, MI office, the team covers mathematics, sciences, and humanities alongside ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT preparation. Its 5-star Google rating comes from 45 reviews, with excerpts praising attentive advisors and support through college applications. Weekday hours run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Saturday hours from noon to 5 p.m.
Broad subject tutoring
Six test options
Saturday office hours
“We engaged College Choice Counseling to help our son with his application to the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and it was one of the best decisions we made in the admissions process.
Barbara Connolly and our advisor, K…”
5.0(24)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (Google rating)
Educational consultant
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Support beyond individual assignments earns Empowerment Education the No. 3 spot in Birmingham, MI. One parent describes math tutoring that expanded to other classes, organization and priorities; another reports a child approaching reading with greater confidence. The center offers K–12 and college tutoring, ACT, SAT and LSAT preparation, plus scholarship search and writing support. Its Google listing holds a 5-star rating from 24 reviews. Online classes and daily listed hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. provide scheduling options, with appointments required.
K–12 and college tutoring
Organization and priorities
Scholarship writing support
“Jacob and team are outstanding tutors. They tutored my daughter in several college courses”
5.0(8)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)
Tutoring service
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
One-on-one test preparation paired with college application support earns Class 101 South Oakland the No. 4 spot. The center in Birmingham, MI works with high school students on test prep, college essays, and scholarship exploration, with online classes and onsite services available. Reviewers describe help with SAT preparation, essay writing, and applications from start to finish; one student credits a practice SAT opportunity with easing stress. Its 5-star Google rating across eight reviews also reflects praise for responsive guidance.
One-on-one test prep
College essay support
Online and onsite
“I am a junior in high school and by having the SAT coming up soon i’ve been very stressed and lost on how or when i should start studying. Class 101 helped relive some of my stress by giving me an opportunity to take a practice SAT befor…”
Broad subject coverage and college and graduate admissions test preparation earn TutorsCCC the No. 5 spot in Birmingham, MI. Its tutoring subjects range from algebra and calculus to biology, chemistry, and physics, with German, French, Spanish, accounting, and art history also available. Exam preparation includes the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT. Online classes and on-site services give students two ways to attend, while career counseling adds another service beyond academic tutoring. Appointments are required at its 135 N Old Woodward Ave, Suite 200 location.
4.0(12)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (Google rating)
Tutoring service
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
A focus on math, reading and independent learning earns Kumon its No. 6 spot in Birmingham, MI. At 217 N Eton St, the center offers an after-school program for children of all ages. Positive parent reviews describe progress in both subjects and increased confidence, including gains during summer tutoring. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 12 reviews, though some parents report organizational problems or limited progress. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking add practical accessibility.
Math and reading
Independent learning focus
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I do not see any improvement with my daughter reading, after going here for 10 months .
They also forget to give homework and send the same old homework in the pouch. Open on Saturdays (recently) but always closed. Few teachers are very …”
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Comparison of the best tutoring centers in Birmingham, MI
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How we ranked this list
Each tutoring & test prep center is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Birmingham category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
tutoring centers in Birmingham, MI: common questions
Which providers offer SAT and ACT preparation in Birmingham, MI?
The Tutoring Center, College Choice Counseling, Empowerment Education, The Tutoring Institute, and TutorsCCC explicitly list both SAT and ACT preparation. The Tutoring Center also supports honors and AP coursework, while The Tutoring Institute focuses on math and these two exams.
Which tutoring providers have weekend hours?
Empowerment Education lists 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with appointments required. Saturday hours are noon–5 p.m. at College Choice Counseling, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Kumon, and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Class 101 South Oakland. The Tutoring Center lists Sunday hours of 2–4 p.m.
Where can students take online tutoring rather than attend onsite?
Empowerment Education offers online classes by appointment and does not offer onsite services. Class 101 South Oakland and TutorsCCC offer both online classes and onsite services; TutorsCCC requires appointments. The Tutoring Institute lists virtual and in-person tutoring.
Which Birmingham, MI providers help with college applications and scholarships?
Class 101 South Oakland at 725 S Adams Rd, Suite 150, works one-on-one with high school students on college planning, applications, essays, test preparation, and scholarship options. College Choice Counseling provides college admissions and educational consulting. Empowerment Education offers scholarship searches, scholarship writing, funding plan development, and grant writing.
Where can students prepare for graduate admissions exams in Birmingham, MI?
College Choice Counseling and TutorsCCC both list GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT preparation. Both are listed at 135 N Old Woodward Ave, Suite 200, and share the phone number 248-294-0099. Empowerment Education also offers LSAT preparation, alongside its academic tutoring and other test-prep services.
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