Daycroft School
Your child will thrive at Daycroft School in a small classroom environment.
Our mission is to empower each student with confidence, compassion and a lifelong love of learning.
This happens in a warm, caring, open, and culturally diverse environment.
Our campus is located on the west side of Ann Arbor at 1095 N. Zeeb Road.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Daycroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate clothes are required for gym class
Appropriate clothes are required for gym class
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Please check the website for current tuition amounts.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Lisa Edmondson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Basketball, Dance, Girlz Club, Mad Science, Piano and voice lessons, Running Club, Soccer, Spanish
Club or Organization:
Black Belt Academy, Chess Club, Drama
Arts and Music Programs:
Afterschool Art
Club or Organization:
Black Belt Academy, Chess Club, Drama
Arts and Music Programs:
Afterschool Art
School Notes
- Early childhood and elementary education at Daycroft incorporates a unique blend of the traditional Montessori complemented by traditional and progressive teaching methods. We share the belief of Maria Montessori and many other educators that children must be allowed to learn at their own pace. We recognize that children demonstrate intelligence in many ways and acquire understanding through many learning styles.
- personalized learning.
- engaged students
- children love to learn
- small student to teacher ratio
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Daycroft School offer?
Daycroft School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Daycroft School?
The application deadline for Daycroft School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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