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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,198 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 Cross Catholic, Holy Family School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
34% 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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 41

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

Eagle Creek Academy Photo
Eagle Creek Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
(7)
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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
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 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 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
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
53300 Hayes Road
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 786-5862
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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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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 Cross Catholic, Holy Family School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Michigan?
41 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 21% 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?
34% 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
4,198
Students
$10,302
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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