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 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

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