The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo - At GPA, each student can thrive in an environment where they are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to become builders of the future.

Best Michigan Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 6,815 students in Michigan. You can also find more schools membership associations in Michigan.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, Greenhills School, and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average tuition cost is $24,245, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,543.
25% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenhills School
Greenhills School Photo
850 Greenhills Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 769-4010
Gr: 6-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition listed
The Grosse Pointe Academy
The Grosse Pointe Academy Photo - At GPA, each student can thrive in an environment where they are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to become builders of the future.
(Christian)
(3)
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 512 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Detroit Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Roeper School PreK-5
The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
Special Program Emphasis
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
Gr: NS-5 | 242 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southfield Christian School
Southfield Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ann Arbor Academy
Special Education School
111 East Mosley Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 747-6641
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Japhet School
Japhet School Photo - Japhet School provides 1-1 devices with wireless connectivity for all students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Technology integration increases as students are older.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School Photo - Middle School art students visit a local ceramic artist at his studio (and Pathfinder Alumnus) - one of many exciting off campus trips to enhance learning.
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Steppingstone School
Steppingstone School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
650 Church St, Rm 119
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

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