Private Schools
Enrollment and tuition figures are from the 2024–2025 school year. Many private schools also offer preschool programs; see listings under Child Care & Preschool Programs.
Ann Arbor Academy
1153 Oak Valley • (734) 747–6641
Grades K–13 (13th year bridge program to college or work). Meredith Schindler, director. Aims to help students with divergent learning styles thrive in an atmosphere that promotes social and academic confidence and growth. Multisensory approach to learning and student-focused curriculum. Summer program. $25,500/year with limited scholarships available. AIMS member; ISACS accredited. [email protected], annarboracademy.org
Ann Arbor Christian High School
3150 Glazier Way (Grace Ann Arbor North) • (810) 522–8533
Grades 9–11 in 2025–26 school year; will add an additional grade level with each subsequent year. Wayne Sit, head of school. Ann Arbor’s first interdenominational Christian high school. Strong focus on Christian faith integration. $12,168/year; tuition assistance available. [email protected], annarborchristian.org/high-school
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd. • (734) 741–4948
237 students in grades preK–8. Wayne Sit, head of school. Interdenominational school with strong focus on Christian faith integration. PreK fees vary; $6,012 for half-day kindergarten; $10,774 for grades K–5; $11,753 for grades 6–8. Sibling discounts and tuition assistance available. [email protected], annarborchristian.org
Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center
2775 Bedford • (734) 971–3080
Codirectors Ramelle Alexander & Amy Jordan. Warm, nurturing, and individualized programs for parents and toddlers, preschoolers, and junior kindergarten. [email protected], aahcdc.com
Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy
9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter • (734) 215–5739
Grades preK–4 offered for the 2025–2026 school year. Full-time in-person classes and homeschooling programs (microschooling, online, and blended learning). Christ-centered curriculum in the classical tradition. Small class sizes with a focus on mastery of information and concepts. Tuition discounts for multiple children; tuition assistance available for qualifying families. [email protected], a2oca.org
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson Rd. • (734) 332–9600
Grades K–3. Joe Henkel, head of school. Programs in a nondenominational Christian environment. Montessori-credentialed teachers; Montessori-certified elementary teacher. Full day $1,537.92/month. Financial assistance available to qualified applicants. Open Feb.–Aug. [email protected], cmsaa.org
Clonlara School
1289 Jewett • (734) 769–4511
Sofia Gallis, executive director. K–12 personalized learning approach with campus, off-campus, and hybrid options. Afternoon enrichment courses open to homeschoolers and other local area students. Campus yearly tuition: grades K–6 $12,500 (5 days/week) or $9,375 (3 days/week); grades 7–8 $13,600 (5 days/week) or $10,200 (3 days/week); grades 9–12 $16,000 (5 days/week). Sliding scale tuition model; limited number of scholarships available. Off-campus yearly tuition: grades K–8 $1,350; grades 9–12 $1,820. NCPSA, MSA, and Ai accredited. [email protected], clonlara-annarbor.org
Daycroft School
1095 N. Zeeb • (734) 662–3335
Since 1960. 199 students from toddler–grade 6. David Lee, head of school. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Before- and after-school programs. Toddler tuition: $14,000 half day, $20,320 full day. Preschool: $2,730–$13,650 half day, $4,100–$20,500 full day. Kindergarten $4,100–$20,500; grades 1–6 $4,620–$23,100. Tuition ranges based on financial need; financial aid available. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ISACS and NAIS accredited. [email protected], daycroft.org
Emerson School
5425 Scio Church Rd. • (734) 665–5662
330 students in grades Y5–8. David Feldman, head of school. Programs for bright and engaged students in STEM, world languages, art, music, physical education, and library. Average class size 15. Average teacher experience 15 years. Summer camps. Y5s $20,840 full day; kindergarten $23,210; grades 1–5 $27,220; grades 6–8 $29,420. Need-based financial aid available. [email protected], emerson-school.org
Father Gabriel Richard High School
4333 Whitehall • (734) 662–0496
Grades 9–12. Christopher Dotson, principal. Academic excellence in an authentic Catholic community. Core values: love God, love others, love learning, pursue excellence. 29 sports programs. $14,300/year. Financial aid and merit scholarships available. [email protected], fgrhs.org
Greenhills School
850 Greenhills • (734) 205–4068
700+ students in grades 6–12, expanding to preK–12 in 2026–27. Peter Fayroian, head of school. Average class size: 16. Helping students become curious, creative, and responsible citizens in preparation for college and beyond. [email protected], greenhillsschool.org
Hebrew Day School
2937 Birch Hollow • (734) 971–4633
Grades YK–5. Will Keller, head of school. Dual curriculum structure provides excellence in general and Judaic education along with immersion in Hebrew, art, computer science, music, physical education, library, and SEL. Expert instruction in a pluralistic, nurturing, and welcoming environment. $21,795/year. Variable tuition available. [email protected], hdsaa.org
Michigan Islamic Academy
2301 Plymouth Rd. • (734) 665–8882
324 students in grades preK–12. Fayzeh Madani, principal. Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Full-time Islamic school. $7,700 preschool; $7,200 kindergarten; $6,800 grades 1–8; $7,000 grades 9–11; $3,700 grade 12 (dual enrollment). Sibling discount. [email protected], mia-aa.org
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor–Elementary & Middle School
2775 Newport • (734) 995–4141
Grades 1–8. Immersive academics including hands-on experiences, music, languages, and fine arts. After-school care options available. [email protected], steinerschool.org
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor–High School
2230 Pontiac Tr. • (734) 669–9394
Grades 9–12. College-prep academics, immersive program including hands-on experiences, music, languages, and fine arts. [email protected], steinerschool.org
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
4101 E. Joy • (734) 996–3855
Grades preK–8. Sr. Mary David, OP, principal. Roman Catholic teachings; full academic program. [email protected], spiritussanctus.org
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2270 E. Stadium • (734) 821–2200
480 students in preschool–grade 8. Julie Fantone Pritzel, principal. $7,750 for grades K–8 (one student). Sibling discount. [email protected], stfrancisa2.com/school
St. Paul School of Ann Arbor
495 Earhart • (734) 665–0604
300 students in grades preK–8. Robert Burgess, principal. $4,603/semester for St. Paul Church members, $7,573 for community members. Sibling discount; financial assistance available. school.stpaulannarbor.org
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
540 Elizabeth • (734) 769–0911
165 students in preschool–grade 12. Michael Sauter, headmaster. Classical Catholic education with curriculum and pedagogy in union with formation of Catholic faith and practice. Spanish grades K–4, Latin grades 5–12. Upper and lower school choirs. Daily Mass or Adoration. [email protected], sta2.org
Summers-Knoll School
2203 Platt • (734) 971–7991
Y5, preschool, and grades K–5. Becoming lower school of Greenhills School in 2026–2027. Peter B. Fayroian, head of school. Project-based, place-based, interdisciplinary learning in multiage classrooms for bright, gifted, and collaborative children. Preschool $16,600 (includes aftercare); Y5s/kindergarten $19,500; grades 1–4 $23,200; grade 5 $23,500. [email protected], summers-knoll.org
Veritas Christi Catholic High School
640 Ridgewood • (734) 645–1643
Grades 9–12. Charles (Chip) Clearwater, principal. Online Roman Catholic high school for students with special needs. [email protected]