St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo

Best Michigan Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative private preschools serving 1,051 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
22% of alternative private preschools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Michigan Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Summers-knoll School
Summers-knoll School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Kazoo School
Alternative School
(3)
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Mt. Clemens Montessori School
Alternative School
1070 Hampton Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
New Morning School
New Morning School Photo
Alternative School
(6)
14501 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo
Alternative School (Catholic)
1590 Riverbank St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Grades: K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Michigan?
9 alternative private preschools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Michigan?
Michigan alternative private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
22% of alternative private preschools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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