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. $24,750/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) • (734) 741–4948
Grades 9 & 10 in 2024–25 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. $11,700/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; $5,559 for half-day kindergarten; $10,360 for grades K–5; $10,866 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
Preschool for ages 2½–preK. Ramelle Alexander & Amy Jordan co-directors. Meets 2–5 days/week, 9 a.m.–noon. Optional extended programs until 3 p.m. Parents & toddlers class Fri. 9–10:15 a.m., young toddlers Fri. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Call for pricing. [email protected], aahcdc.com BA

Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy

9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter • (734) 215–5739
Grades preK–2 offered for the 2024–2025 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. Bev Mundy, head of school. Programs in a nondenominational Christian environment. Montessori-credentialed teachers; state of MI–licensed elementary teacher. Full-day $1,537.92/month. Financial assistance available to qualified applicants. Apply on website. [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 K–8 yearly tuition $10,300 (5 days/week) or $7,725 (3 days/week); grades 9–12 $12,500 (5 days/week). Off-campus K–8 yearly tuition $1,270; grades 9–12 $1,715. Sibling discounts. 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 varies depending on number of days: $6,010–$13,310 half day, $8,720–$19,350 full day. Preschool: $13,000 half day, $19,000 full day. Y5/kindergarten $3,940–$19,700; grades 1–6 $4,405–$22,020. 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 • (734) 665–5662
335 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 $18,832 full day; kindergarten $21,203; grades 1–5 $25,678; grades 6–8 $27,748. Need-based financial aid available. [email protected], emerson-school.org

Greenhills School

850 Greenhills • (734) 205–4068
700+ students in grades 6–12. 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 of Ann Arbor

2937 Birch Hollow • (734) 971–4633
Grades YK–5. Rabbi Will Keller, head of school. Dual curriculum structure provides excellence in general and Judaic education, along with immersion in Hebrew. Expert instruction in a pluralistic, nurturing, and welcoming environment. $18,779 kindergarten/Y5; $19,779 grades 1–5. Lower tuition possible; contact for details. [email protected], hdsaa.org

Michigan Islamic Academy

2301 Plymouth Rd. • (734) 665–8882
325 students in grades preK–12. Fayzeh Madani, principal. Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Full-time Islamic school. $7,500 preschool; $7,000 kindergarten; $6,600 grades 1–8; $6,800 grades 9–11; $3,500 grade 12 (dual enrollment). Sibling discount. [email protected], mia-aa.org

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

540 Elizabeth • (734) 769–0911
160 students in preschool–grade 11. 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 5–11. Upper and lower school choirs. Daily Mass or Adoration. See website for tuition. [email protected], sta2.org

Summers-Knoll School

2203 Platt • (734) 971–7991
Since 1995. Y5, preschool, and grades K–8. Johnathan Letcher, head of school. Project-based, place-based, interdisciplinary learning in multi-age classrooms for bright, gifted, and collaborative children. Preschool $16,600 (includes aftercare); Y5s/kindergarten $19,100; grades 1–4 $22,600; grades 5–6 $23,100; grades 7–8 $24,100. Summer camp. [email protected], summers-knoll.org