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Michigan Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) serving 4,108 students in Michigan.
The average tuition cost is $26,074, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average tuition cost of $7,989.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, University Liggett School, and Emerson School.
These schools make up 2% of the 666 private schools in Michigan and 3% of its 121,769 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) in Michigan (2026-27)

Emerson School Photo
Emerson School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
(8)
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Eton Academy Photo
Eton Academy
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Special Education School
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
(1)
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Greenhills School Photo
Greenhills School
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 38
850 Greenhills Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 769-4010
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Map of Detroit Country Day School
Detroit Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
(1)
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FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
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The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
The Roeper School PreK-5
Gr: NS-5 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
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Summers-knoll School Photo
Summers-knoll School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
(3)
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University Liggett School Photo
University Liggett School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 4
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
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Japhet School
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
(2)
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Kazoo School Photo
Kazoo School
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
(3)
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Steppingstone School Photo
Steppingstone School
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
650 Church St, Rm 119
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) in Michigan?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, University Liggett School, and Emerson School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) are located in Michigan?
11 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) are located in Michigan.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $26,074, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $7,989.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) in Michigan?
Michigan private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS-MI) are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
11
Private Schools
4,108
Students
$26,074
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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