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Best Michigan Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 6,367 students in Michigan. You can also find more schools membership associations in Michigan.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and University Liggett School.
The average tuition cost is $23,930, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average tuition cost of $7,785.
23% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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
Specialized Curriculum
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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Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor Photo
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
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
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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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
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and University Liggett School.
How many private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Michigan?
13 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Michigan.
How much do private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $23,930, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $7,785.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan?
Michigan private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
23% of private preschools 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
6,367
Students
$23,930
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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