Most Selective Private Schools in Michigan

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  • The average private school acceptance rate in Michigan is approximately 95% per year (2020).
  • The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The most selective school in Michigan is currently Wixom Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 50%.

Most Selective Private Schools in Michigan (2020)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    Wixom Christian School
    Wixom Christian School Photo - School features a full size gym, large preschool play area, playgrounds and up to date technology all with a Christian basis.
    (Christian)
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: NS-12620 N Wixom Road
    Wixom, MI 48393
    (248)624-4362
  • Rank: #22.
    Michigan Lutheran High School
    Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
    (Other Lutheran)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: 9-12615 E Marquette Woods Rd
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    (269)429-7861
  • Rank: #3-53.-5.
    Kingsbury School
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: PK-85000 Hosner Rd
    Oxford, MI 48370
    (248)628-2571
  • Rank: #3-53.-5.
    Novi Christian Academy
    Novi Christian Academy Photo - Each year, FRCS students and staff dedicate an entire day to community service. This group served at Detroit Rescue Mission for the day. In addition, graduates must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service for graduation.
    (Christian)
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: NS-1240800 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
    Novi, MI 48377
    (248)668-7100
  • Rank: #3-53.-5.
    Summers-Knoll School
    Summers-Knoll School Photo
    Alternative School
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: K-82203 Platt Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    (734)971-7991
  • Rank: #6-96.-9.
    Crown Of Life Lutheran School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: PK-825065 Eureka Dr
    Warren, MI 48091
    (586)427-6579
  • Rank: #6-96.-9.
    Emerson School
    Emerson School Photo - Kindergarten students learn how surgeons work by watching one operate on a banana in their classroom.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: K-85425 Scio Church Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    (734)665-5662
  • Rank: #6-96.-9.
    Fr Gabriel Richard High School
    Fr Gabriel Richard High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: 9-124333 Whitehall Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    (734)662-0496
  • Rank: #6-96.-9.
    Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor
    Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor Photo - Students are engaged and encouraged
    Waldorf School
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: PK-82775 Newport Road
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    (734)995-4141
  • Rank: #10-1310.-13.
    Academy Of The Sacred Heart
    Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - The school community gathers in the chapel to celebrate 165 years of Sacred Heart education in metro Detroit.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: NS-121250 Kensington Rd
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
    (248)646-8900
  • Rank: #10-1310.-13.
    Copper Country Christian School
    Copper Country Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-1220980 Broemer Rd
    Chassell, MI 49916
    (906)487-1718
  • Rank: #10-1310.-13.
    Divine Child Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: K-825001 Herbert Weier Dr
    Dearborn, MI 48128
    (313)562-1090
  • Rank: #10-1310.-13.
    The Valley School
    The Valley School Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-125255 S. Linden Rd.
    Swartz Creek, MI 48473
    (810)767-4004
  • Rank: #1414.
    Divine Child High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 88%
    Grades: 9-121001 N Silvery Lane
    Dearborn, MI 48128
    (313)562-1990
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Capitol City Baptist School
    Capitol City Baptist School Photo - This building houses the full size gym with locker rooms and concession stand, along with K5 through 4th grade classrooms.
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-125100 Willoughby Road
    Holt, MI 48842
    (517)694-6122
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Concordia Lutheran School - North
    Concordia Lutheran School - North Photo - All School Sing
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-420805 Middlebelt Road
    Farmington, MI 48336
    (248)474-2488
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Detroit Waldorf School
    Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.
    Waldorf School
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-82555 Burns
    Detroit, MI 48214
    (313)822-0300
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Freedom Christian School
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-129400 Beecher Rd
    Pittsford, MI 49271
    (517)523-3426
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
    Gabriel Richard Catholic High School Photo - The student body of Gabriel Richard has representatives from more than 50 schools and 21 parishes.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 9-1215325 Pennsylvania Rd
    Riverview, MI 48193
    (734)284-1875
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Holland Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
    Holland Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Photo - Grades 6-8
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-811385 Ottagon
    Holland, MI 49423
    (616)396-5941
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Michigan Islamic Academy
    (Islamic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-122301 Plymouth Road
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    (734)665-8882
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Most Holy Trinity Catholic School
    Most Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-81229 Labrosse St
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313)961-8855
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    St Paul Lutheran School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-8718 Arbor Ct
    South Haven, MI 49090
    (269)637-4459
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    St Pauls Lutheran School
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: PK-8201 Elm St
    Northville, MI 48167
    (248)349-3146
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    St Philip Catholic Central High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 9-1220 Cherry St
    Battle Creek, MI 49017
    (269)963-4503
  • Rank: #15-2615.-26.
    Western Michigan Christian High School
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: 7-12455 E Ellis Rd
    Muskegon, MI 49441
    (231)799-9644
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    All Saints Central High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: 9-12217 S Monroe St
    Bay City, MI 48708
    (989)892-2533
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Daycroft Montessori Elementary School
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-61095 N Zeeb Road
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    (734)662-3335
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Daycroft Montessori Preprimary School
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-PK100 E Oakbrook Drive
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    (734)930-0333
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Holt Lutheran School
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-82418 Aurelius Rd
    Holt, MI 48842
    (517)694-3182
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Holy Family Regional School
    Holy Family Regional School Photo - At Holy Family Regional School, STEM activities are incorporated into our every day learning.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-82633 John R Road
    Rochester, MI 48307
    (248)299-3798
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
    Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - IHM school building.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-81951 Plymouth Avenue Se
    Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    (616)241-4633
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    The Leelanau School
    The Leelanau School Photo - Inside our greenhouse, where students help grow food year-round for our Dining Hall
    (7)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: 9-121 Old Homestead Road
    Glen Arbor, MI 49636
    (231)334-5800
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    Our Savior Lutheran School
    Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Located at Broadbent Rd. and E. St. Joe Hwy. in Delta Township, built in 2008. Our school offers classrooms for grades Preschool through 8th grade, a computer lab/library, cafeteria, music room, gymnasium and church sanctuary. Athletic fields for soccer, softball, baseball and a playground are part of the campus.
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-87910 E St Joe Hwy
    Lansing, MI 48917
    (517)882-8665
  • Rank: #27-4227.-42.
    St. Mary Catholic School
    St. Mary Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: PK-82 Union Street
    Mount Clemens, MI 48043
    (586)468-4570
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