University Liggett School Photo - We focus on building skills, not covering content. The Liggett approach places a premium on skill development through scaffolding and mastery; teachers seek to foster a student-centered learning environment by calling on backward design, student choice, and vertical and horizontal alignment to support their charges and enrich their experience.

Most Selective Private Preschools in Michigan

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Michigan is 89% 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% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%

Most Selective Private Preschools 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 - 63. - 6.
Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
45900 Northpointe Blvd
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 997-3008
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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 - 63. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
3003 W Maple Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 430-3757
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Cranbrook Schools
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 44%
Grades: PK-12
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14471 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-7480
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Kingsbury School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
West Side Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
955 Westend Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-3925
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
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: #16 - 2116. - 21.
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: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
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: #16 - 2116. - 21.
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: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Brighton Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-K
5291 Ethel St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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: #22 - 3022. - 30.
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-K
5820 Bayberry Farms Drive Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 202-2777
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
556 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 820-4055
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
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.
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Jackson Christian Middle/High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4200 Lowe Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 783-2658
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Libertas Christian School
Libertas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Michigan Islamic Academy
Michigan Islamic Academy Photo
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
St. Matthew Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5885 N Venoy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Michigan average private preschools acceptance rate is 89% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked private preschools in Michigan include Grand Traverse Area Catholic School, Zeeland Christian School and Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori.

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