Brightmont Academy Birmingham Photo - Full-time, one-to-one instruction provides the right opportunity for 6th to 12th grade students to complete coursework and build self-confidence for lifelong learning success.

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Michigan

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Michigan is Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 85% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 64%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Michigan (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zeeland Christian School
(Calvinist)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
334 W Central Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 879-0301
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
45900 Northpointe Blvd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 997-3008
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Congregation B'nai Moshe School
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-9
6800 Drake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 788-3600
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
3003 W Maple Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 430-3757
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
The Grosse Pointe Academy
The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo - At GPA, each student can thrive in an environment where they are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to become builders of the future.
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: 6-12
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
The Roeper School PreK-5
The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-5
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
Rank: #1010.
Cranbrook Schools
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 44%
Grades: PK-12
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Rank: #1111.
Eton Academy
Eton Academy Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
Rank: #1212.
Brookfield Academy - Livonia
Brookfield Academy - Livonia Photo - Brookfield Academy Livonia Campus
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-4
38945 Ann Arbor Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 464-2789
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Childrens Prep Academy
Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-7
19421 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Kingsbury School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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.
(Assembly of God)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
40800 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 668-7100
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
2290 Pretzer Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Summers-knoll School
Summers-knoll School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
West Side Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Crown Of Life Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-7
25065 Eureka Dr
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 264-2456
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Montessori Radmoor School
Montessori Radmoor School Photo - Student-run greenhouse, whihc includes a vegetable, herb and native garden area.
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-6
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Our Lady Of Consolation School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
4865 11 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866-2427
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
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.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Copper Country Christian School
Copper Country Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-10
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Divine Child Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
25001 Herbert Weier Dr
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 1-12
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Oak Arbor Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
495 Oak Arbor Circle W
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 652-3420
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
St. Joseph Continuation School
St. Joseph Continuation School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2675 Third Street
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2565
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
St. Regis Catholic School
St. Regis Catholic School Photo - St. Regis Catholic School offers a strong curriculum in a Catholic, faith-based environment for Preschool-Grade 8. Come see the St. Regis difference!
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3691 Lincoln Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 734-3377
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Michigan average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Michigan include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Zeeland Christian School and Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori.

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