Daycroft School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the Other Montessori association(s), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Daycroft School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Daycroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Grade level tuition varies
Admissions Director
Michele Buchanan
Admissions Associate
Rose Kelley
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Daycroft School?
The application deadline for Daycroft School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Daycroft School is Veritas Christi Catholic High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-3 | 73 students 0.9 miles 5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
0.9
NS-3
73
Little Folks Corner
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Grades: NS-PK | 95 students 2.3 miles 4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
2.3
NS-PK
95
Dexter KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 2.7 miles 7220 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
2.7
NS-PK
n/a
Grades: PK-8 | 341 students 3.1 miles 5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
3.1
PK-8
341
Kidsland Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: NS-K 3.3 miles 2870 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
3.3
NS-K
n/a
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