For the 2026 school year, there are 15 alternative private schools serving 1,193 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked alternative private schools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top-Ranked Michigan Alternative Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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.]( "Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.")
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Northville![Brightmont Academy - Northville Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Northville Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
15374 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
17400 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 338-3481
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 338-3481
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Conductive Learning Center Of North America
Alternative School
2401 Camelot Ct Se Ste J
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 575-0575
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 575-0575
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
Havenwyck School
All-boys | Alternative School
1525 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 371-2230
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 371-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Mt. Clemens Montessori School
Alternative School
1070 Hampton Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Our Saviour Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22511 West Main St
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-9087
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-9087
Gr: K-8 | 47 students
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School![St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo")
Alternative School (Catholic)
1590 Riverbank St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Sports: 6
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Gr: K | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked alternative private schools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Michigan?
15 alternative private schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Michigan?
Michigan alternative private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
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