Top 20 Best Michigan Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 613 private daycares & preschools serving 102,139 students in Michigan.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School and St. Mary Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $6,223, which is lower than the Michigan average tuition cost of $8,197.
67% of private daycares & preschools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Michigan Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Prep Academy
Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel.
(Christian)
19421 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Eagle Creek Academy
Eagle Creek Academy Photo
(6)
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor Photo - A warm, home-like environment
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2 Union Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 468-4570
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor
(Jewish)
2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Spring Vale Christian School
Spring Vale Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(24)
4150 S M-52
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2391
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Academic Gardens
Academic Gardens Photo - Get in touch for a tour of our wonderful School. Be sure to bring your child. Over 30 years of proven readiness in a warm, safe and loving environment--nothing less than 5 Star rating ever. Parents and children love our school, plus we have the Best playground around! We are also part of the Great Start program
Daycare / Preschool
104 N Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-7744
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - The school community gathers in the chapel to celebrate 165 years of Sacred Heart education in metro Detroit.
(Catholic)
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Grades: NS-12
| 430 students
Ada Christian School
Ada Christian School Photo - ACS Entrance at Night
(Calvinist)
6206 Ada Dr SE
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 676-1289
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Al-ikhlas Training Academy
Al-ikhlas Training Academy Photo - Graduation 2024
(Islamic)
(1)
12555 McDougall St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo - Fr. Ron Richards, pastor of St. John Neumann Parish, presents at a second grade afternoon retreat at All Saints Catholic School.
(Catholic)
(3)
48735 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Allendale Christian School
(Calvinist)
11050 64th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-5108
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Auburn Hills Christian School
Auburn Hills Christian School Photo - Varsity Volleyball
(Christian)
(9)
3655 North Squirrel Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 373-3399
Grades: NS-12
| 277 students
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Photo
(Catholic)
63 North 24th Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-1131
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Battle Creek Christian School
(Christian)
1035 Wagner Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0649
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
Beth Jacob 1-8
(Jewish)
15751 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-6750
Grades: PK-12
| 1,010 students
Bethel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
749 N Pine Road
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-4508
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School & Preschool
Bethlehem Lutheran School & Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Bloomfield Christian School
Bloomfield Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3570 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 499-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Byron Center Christian School
(Calvinist)
8840 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-3347
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Calhoun Christian School
(Christian)
20 Woodrow Ave S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-5560
Grades: PK-12
| 313 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6100 Perrine Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 724 students
Calvin Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
3750 Ivanrest Road
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 532-2373
Grades: PK-12
| 907 students
Cedar Crest Academy
Cedar Crest Academy Photo - Aerial Shot of Cedar Crest Academy, a private school in Clarkston, Michigan.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
8970 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-7270
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Copper Country Christian School
Copper Country Christian School Photo
(Christian)
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Cornerstone School West
(Christian)
9333 Linwood
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 868-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Cranbrook Schools
(3)
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Grades: PK-12
| 1,673 students
Crescent Academy International
(Islamic)
40440 Palmer Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 729-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
Crown Of Life Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
25065 Eureka Dr
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 427-6579
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Daycroft School
Daycroft School Photo - Some of our students on our new playground structure
Montessori School
1095 N. Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 662-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Dearborn Christian Preschool
(Christian)
21360 Donaldson Street
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 563-1240
Grades: NS
| 20 students
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Grades: PK-12
| 1,457 students
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
3003 W Maple Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 430-1071
Grades: PK-12
| 1,268 students
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Divine Providence Academy St. Joesph
(Catholic)
18768 8th Ave
Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-5300
Grades: NS-8
| 139 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Michigan?
613 private daycares & preschools are located in Michigan.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $6,223, which is lower than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,197.
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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