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.

Top 10 Best Michigan Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 5,776 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 Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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

School
Location
Grades
Students
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Grades: PK-8
| 230 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: PK-12
| 512 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 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
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,023 students
The Roeper School PreK-5
The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
Special Program Emphasis
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
Grades: NS-5
| 242 students
Southfield Christian School
Southfield Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
Grades: PK-12
| 620 students
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 642 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students

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