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Michigan Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 594 private daycares & preschools serving 103,734 students in Michigan.

The private daycares & preschools in Michigan include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Al-ikhlas Training Academy, and Cranbrook Schools.

The average tuition cost is $7,697, which is lower than the Michigan average tuition cost of $8,963.

67% of private daycares & preschools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 594
# Students Served: 103,734

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 594
# Students Served: 103,734

Michigan Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

594

Private Schools

103,734

Students

$7,697

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

19%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Michigan?

The private daycares & preschools in Michigan include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Al-ikhlas Training Academy, and Cranbrook Schools.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Michigan?

594 private daycares & preschools are located in Michigan.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Michigan?

The average tuition cost is $7,697, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,963.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Michigan?

Michigan private daycares & preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Michigan private school average of 19%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?

67% of private daycares & preschools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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