City Guide
Private Schools
V indicates that the school offers care for younger children before and/or after normal school hours. Enrollment figures from the 2012-2013 school year. Tuition figures for 2013-2014. Many private schools also offer preschool programs; see listings under Child Care & Preschool Programs.
Ann Arbor Academy
111 E. Mosley [map](734) 747-6641
40 students in grades 4-13 (13th year bridge program to college or work). Meredith Schindler, director. For students with divergent learning styles, learning disabilities, Asperger's, high-functioning autism, and AD/HD. Multisensory techniques. Summer program. $16,000/yr. annarboracademy@gmail.com, annarboracademy.org 40, D5
Ann Arbor Adventist Elementary School
2796 Packard [map](734) 971-5570
18 students in grades 1-8. Sally Smith, principal. Bible-based Christian education and outreach programs. $2,500-3,500 (depends on church affiliation); sibling discounts. aasdacontact@aol.com, annarbor22.adventistschoolconnect.org 41, F7
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd [map](734) 741-4948
132 students in grades K-8. Wayne Sit, head of school. Interdenominational; integrates Christian faith with learning. $4,632 kindergarten; $7,524 grades 1-5; $8,220 grades 6-8; sibling discounts and tuition assistance available. office@annarborchristian.org, annarborchristian.org 42, D1
Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center
2775 Bedford [map](734) 971-3080
36 students in grades K-2. Ramelle Alexander & Beth Randall, co-directors. Individualized program; emphasis on literacy, math, and core subjects. Preschool and parent-toddler classes. Call for tuition. info@aahcdc.com, aahcdc.com 43, F6
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson [map](734) 332-9600
75 students in pre-K-6. Tara Schmitt, head of school. Full Spanish, art, gym, and music programs in a Christian environment. Montessori-certified teachers. Full day $10,250. Half-day preschool $7,100; contact for toddler rates. Morning care $30/week with requested yearlong commitment; extended day until 5:30 p.m., $55/week with yearlong commitment. cmsaa.org 44, A4
Clonlara School
1289 Jewett [map](734) 769-4511
K-12 programs "recognize each learner's curiosity, strengths, interests and talents as the foundation of his or her educational experience." Home Based Education Program (680 enrolled), and Campus Program (40 enrolled, student-teacher ratio 1:8). Chandra Montgomery Nicol, executive director. See website for tuition. info@clonlara.org, clonlara.org 45, E6
Daycroft Montessori Elementary School
1095 N. Zeeb [map](734) 662-3335
126 students in grades K-6. Diane Mukkala, head of school. $12,100 kindergarten; $13,490 grades 1-6. Hours 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Enrichment classes before and after school; summer programs. samanthag@daycroft.org, daycroft.org V 46, A3
Emerson School
5425 Scio Church [map](734) 665-5662
380 students in grades K-8. Jerry Loewen, head of school. Programs for gifted and academically talented students. Grades 1-5 $17,000; grades 6-8 $18,500. Summer camps. admissions@emerson-school.org, emerson-school.org V 47, A7
Father Gabriel Richard Regional Catholic High School
4333 Whitehall [map](734) 662-0496
550 students in grades 9-12. Brian Wolcott, principal. College prep. $9,200. fgoffice@fgrhsaa.org, fgrhsaa.org 48, H2
Go Like the Wind Montessori School
3540 Dixboro Ln. [map](734) 747-7422
Grades K-9. Doug Collier, principal. Montessori education with interdenominational Christian classrooms. Montessori-certified teachers. $12,200 grades K-6; $13,000 grades 7-9. Financial assistance for qualified students. Summer programs. info@golikethewind.com, golikethewind.com V TT, 49, I2
Greenhills School
850 Greenhills [map](734) 769-4010
556 students in grades 6-12. Carl Pelofsky, head of school. College prep. $20,100 middle school; $20,500 high school. admission@greenhillsschool.org, greenhillsschool.org 50, H4
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
2937 Birch Hollow [map](734) 971-4633
73 students in grades K-5. Hadar Dohn, head of school. General and Judaic studies plus Hebrew immersion program. After-school care in association with the Jewish Community Center. $12,500 kindergarten; $13,499 grades 1-5. office@hdsaa.org, hdsaa.org V 51, E7
Michigan Islamic Academy
2301 Plymouth [map](734) 665-8882
200 students in grades pre-K-12. Fayzeh Madani, principal. Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Full-time Islamic school. $5,050 pre-K and K; $4,600 grades 1-12; sibling discounts. mia@mia-aa.org, mia-aa.org 52, F3
The Rudolf Steiner High School of Ann Arbor
2230 Pontiac Tr [map](734) 669-9394
100 students in grades 9-12. Dr. Sian Owen-Cruise, coordinator. Waldorf education. $15,900. hsofficemanager@steinerschool.org, steinerschool.org 53, E3
The Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor-Lower School
2775 Newport [map](734) 995-4141
250 students in grades pre-K-8. Peggy Wilson, coordinator. Waldorf education. Pre-K: $3,300 two mornings; $3,830 two full days. Pre-K or kindergarten: $5,070 three mornings; $5,890 three full days; $7,940 five mornings; $9,570 five full days. Grades 1-8: $12,800.
info@steinerschool.org, steinerschool.org V 54, C2
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2270 E. Stadium [map](734) 821-2200
380 students (preschool-grade 8). Julie Fantone, principal. Parishioners's fees: $4,830 full-day kindergarten; $2,450 half-day kindergarten; $4,830 grades 1-8 (one student). Out-of-parish fees: kindergarten and grades 1-8 $7,530; $3,780 half-day kindergarten (one student). Preschool rates vary. school@stfrancisaa.org, stfrancisa2.com/school V 55, F6
St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School
495 Earhart [map](734) 665-0604
270 students in grades pre-K-8. Bradley Massey, principal. Half- and full-day kindergarten. Call for tuition; sibling discounts. Financial assistance available. eyoskovich@stpaulannarbor.org, stpaulannarbor.org V 56, G5
St. Thomas the Apostle School
540 Elizabeth [map](734) 769-0911
250 students in preschool-grade 8. Theresa Marshall, principal. Roman Catholic teachings, Spanish program for all grades, weekly Mass. Parishioners: $5,300 K-8. Others: $7,450 K-8. Sibling discounts. Half- and full-day preschool. LSteffy@stthomasannarbor.org, saintts.com V 57, D4
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
4101 E. Joy [map](734) 996-3855
175 students in grades pre-K-8. Sister John Dominic, principal. Roman Catholic teachings; full academic program. $5,305; sibling discounts. comeandsee@spiritussanctus.org, spiritussanctus.org 58, H1
Summers-Knoll School
2203 Platt [map](734) 971-7991
89 children in grades K-8. Joanna Hastings, head of school. Multi-age classrooms for bright, gifted, and creative children. Programs during vacation breaks, including summer camp. $15,230 grades K-4; $16,750 grades 5-8; sibling discounts. info@summers-knoll.org, summers-knoll.org V 59, F6
Veritas Christi Catholic High School
P.O. Box 2167, AA, MI 48106(734) 747-8298
Grades 9-12. Richard Nye, founder/president. Roman Catholic high school for special needs students. Tuition: $18,200. veritaschristi.com 60, E7
