Asa Higher Learning Preparatory in Detroit, MI, serves 34 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting within the Garden Homes neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 teachers supporting early childhood education programs.
Asa Higher Learning Preparatory has a 100% student population of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
Tuition rates are competitive with the average private elementary school tuition in Detroit, which is approximately $7,199 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Asa Higher Learning Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Asa Higher Learning Preparatory?
The application deadline for Asa Higher Learning Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Asa Higher Learning Preparatory located?
Asa Higher Learning Preparatory is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Asa Higher Learning Preparatory is University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ferndale Montessori Center (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ferndale Montessori Center
Montessori School
400 W Marshall St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-4154
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-4154
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Oak Grove Day Care Center & Kindergarten
(Methodist)
19801 Cherrylawn Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 864-3637
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 63 students
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy ![University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo]( "University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy Photo - School Logo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8400 S Cambridge Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 927-2307
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Gesu Catholic School
(Catholic)
17139 Oak Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-4677
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
16555 Wyoming Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-5600
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 863-5600
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
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