Macomb Childrens Academy in Sterling Heights, MI, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 40 students across grades PK to K, with a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 and one teacher on staff.
Serving a diverse student body, approximately 80% of students represent students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
Macomb Childrens Academy is located near other early childhood and K–12 private schools within a 3–mile radius of Sterling Heights, MI.
The school offers early childhood education in a suburb, providing Montessori programs for families seeking preschool and kindergarten options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Macomb Childrens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
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 Macomb Childrens Academy?
The application deadline for Macomb Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Macomb Childrens Academy is Bethany Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ryan Road KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ryan Road KinderCare ![Ryan Road KinderCare Photo - Ryan Road KinderCare Front]( "Ryan Road KinderCare Photo - Ryan Road KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
33300 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 978-9099
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 978-9099
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Sterling Heights KinderCare ![Sterling Heights KinderCare Photo - Our Nutritional Special consistently updates our menu board so families can anticipate meals for breakfast, lunch or snack, all balanced for nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grain pastas and breads.]( "Sterling Heights KinderCare Photo - Our Nutritional Special consistently updates our menu board so families can anticipate meals for breakfast, lunch or snack, all balanced for nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grain pastas and breads.")
Daycare / Preschool
37201 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-1680
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
2601 John R Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anne Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
5920 Arden Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 264-2911
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 264-2911
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 422 students
32000 Campbell Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-1210
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-1210
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 John R Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
32000 Campbell Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-1210
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-1210
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Michigan Islamic Institute
All-boys (Islamic)
28111 Imperial Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 573-7777
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 573-7777
5.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 97 students
Regina High School
All-girls (Catholic)
13900 Masonic Blvd
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 585-0500
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 585-0500
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sterling East Oakland Campus
(Brethren)
1025 N Sherman Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 731-7176
5.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 John R Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-4821
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anne Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
5920 Arden Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 264-2911
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 264-2911
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 422 students
29500 Westbrook Ave
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-2480
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-2480
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guardian Angels School
(Catholic)
521 E 14 Mile Rd
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 588-5545
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 588-5545
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Oakland Childrens Academy ![Oakland Childrens Academy Photo - We moved into the Motor City Church main building for 2021-2022 School year. This move is temporary while we look for a permanent location in Troy.]( "Oakland Childrens Academy Photo - We moved into the Motor City Church main building for 2021-2022 School year. This move is temporary while we look for a permanent location in Troy.")
Montessori School
3668 Livernois Road, South Building
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 729-7505
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 729-7505
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 69 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ryan Road KinderCare ![Ryan Road KinderCare Photo - Ryan Road KinderCare Front]( "Ryan Road KinderCare Photo - Ryan Road KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
33300 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 978-9099
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 978-9099
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Sterling Heights KinderCare ![Sterling Heights KinderCare Photo - Our Nutritional Special consistently updates our menu board so families can anticipate meals for breakfast, lunch or snack, all balanced for nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grain pastas and breads.]( "Sterling Heights KinderCare Photo - Our Nutritional Special consistently updates our menu board so families can anticipate meals for breakfast, lunch or snack, all balanced for nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grain pastas and breads.")
Daycare / Preschool
37201 Ryan Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-1680
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 268-1680
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
29500 Westbrook Ave
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-2480
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-2480
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Country Day
Daycare / Preschool
456 E Fourteen Mile
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 389-0682
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 389-0682
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Warren KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
30061 Mound Rd
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 510-4158
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 510-4158
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
9402.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
9402.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1298 Mckinley St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4860
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4860
9402.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Hulsing Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532
9403 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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