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Michigan Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 40 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,048 students in Michigan. You can also find more schools membership associations in Michigan.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan include Holy Family School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, and Parke Place.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
35% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 40

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 40

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5820 Bayberry Farms Drive Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 202-2777
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Holy Cross Catholic Photo
Holy Cross Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
618 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-3591
(2)
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
215 Orchard St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 694-9072
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1951 Plymouth Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 241-4633
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Map of Parke Place
Parke Place
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 213-6185
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Catholic
915 Alton Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-0813
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Map of Woodlawn Preschool
Woodlawn Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
1175 Territorial Rd W
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-7334
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Map of Building Blocks Preschool
Building Blocks Preschool
Gr: NS | 40 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
340 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 889-2727
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Map of Carleton Country Day School
Carleton Country Day School
Gr: PK | 48 students
Sports: 4
Daycare / Preschool
12707 Maxwell Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-8424
(1)
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Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Photo
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
466 N John Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 359-3000
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Map of The Discovery Center
The Discovery Center
Gr: NS-PK | 155 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
775 S Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-7496
(1)
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Map of Doughty Montessori School
Doughty Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
416 S Ashley St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-8050
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Map of Early Impressions
Early Impressions
Gr: PK-2 | 71 students
25000 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 357-1740
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
53300 Hayes Road
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 786-5862
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6697 N. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 454-4737
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
55 Gateway Drive
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 628-6268
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1544 Macnider Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 954-7550
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The Goddard School Lake Orion Photo
The Goddard School Lake Orion
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
935 E. Silverbell Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 364-4401
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Map of Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
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Map of Greenhouse Montessori School
Greenhouse Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School
3613 Green Brier Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
(1)
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Map of Gretchen's House-traver
Gretchen's House-traver
Gr: K-1 | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
2625 Traver Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 761-7031
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Map of Growing Years Christian School
Growing Years Christian School
Gr: NS | 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2190 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
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JNL Child Development Center Photo
JNL Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 Corporate Way
Lansing, MI 48951
(517) 349-2364
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Map of Lakeside Montessori
Lakeside Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
(2)
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Map of Leelanau Childrens Center
Leelanau Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
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Map of Little Folks Corner
Little Folks Corner
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
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Map of Livonia Little Tots Day Nursery
Livonia Little Tots Day Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 255 students
Daycare / Preschool
34633 Munger
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 905-1195
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Map of Livonia Montessori School
Livonia Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
31840 W. Seven Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
(248) 474-4764
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Map of M & M Child Care Center
M & M Child Care Center
Gr: K-1 | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
5273 Kenilworth St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-3490
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Map of Meadowbank School-(sibley)
Meadowbank School-(sibley)
Gr: K-2 | 131 students
18888 Dix Toledo Hwy
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 246-8000
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Map of Nottawa Christian School
Nottawa Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
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Map of Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education
Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education
Gr: NS-PK | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Pawley Hall - School Of Education and Human Service
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 370-4100
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Map of Plymouth-canton Montessori School
Plymouth-canton Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
45245 Joy Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-1550
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Map of Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
425 E Washington St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0090
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan include Holy Family School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, and Parke Place.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Michigan?
40 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Michigan.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan?
Michigan private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
35% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
4,048
Students
$6,829
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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