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Michigan Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 7,512 students in Michigan. You can also find more schools membership associations in Michigan.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan include Greenhills School, University Liggett School, and Detroit Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $31,178, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,963.
20% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) 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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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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The Leelanau School Photo
The Leelanau School
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
(13)
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Steiner School of Ann Arbor Photo
Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
Waldorf School
2230 Pontiac Trail
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-9394
(3)
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Steiner School of Ann Arbor Photo
Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
(9)
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The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo
The Grosse Pointe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
(3)
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
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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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Detroit Waldorf School Photo
Detroit Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
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Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit Photo
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-5263
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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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Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Interlochen Arts Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
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Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
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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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Southfield Christian School Photo
Southfield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
Baptist
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
(1)
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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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Map of Ann Arbor Academy
Ann Arbor Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
111 East Mosley Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 747-6641
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Japhet School Photo
Japhet School
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
(2)
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The Pathfinder School Photo
The Pathfinder School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
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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 schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan include Greenhills School, University Liggett School, and Detroit Country Day School.
How many private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Michigan?
20 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $31,178, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $8,963.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan?
Michigan private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
20% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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Private Schools
7,512
Students
$31,178
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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