Cranbrook Schools Photo

Best Michigan Nonsectarian Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 182 nonsectarian private schools in Michigan. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private schools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School, and Greenhills School.

Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Michigan (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Creek Academy
Eagle Creek Academy Photo
(7)
3739 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 475-9999
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo - Collaboration and joy in learning: Emerson students build confidence, balance, and teamwork through hands-on activities that nurture the whole child.
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eton Academy
Eton Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1755 E Melton Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 642-1150
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
2230 Pontiac Trail
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-9394
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 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
746 E Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 430-3060
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academic Gardens
Academic Gardens Photo - Get in touch for a tour of our wonderful School. Be sure to bring your child. Over 30 years of proven readiness in a warm, safe and loving environment--nothing less than 5 Star rating ever. Parents and children love our school, plus we have the Best playground around! We are also part of the Great Start program
Daycare / Preschool
104 N Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-7744
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Brighton Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
5291 Ethel St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 522-5222
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brookfield Academy - Livonia
Brookfield Academy - Livonia Photo - Brookfield Academy Livonia Campus
Montessori School
(1)
38945 Ann Arbor Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 464-2789
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools Photo
(3)
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Gr: PK-12 | 1,673 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22400 Hillview Ln Beverly Hills
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 430-1677
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Tuition 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
3003 W Maple Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 430-3757
Gr: PK-12 | 1,293 student Avg. class size: 15 students 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
Green House Montessori School
Montessori School
3613 Green Brier Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
Gr: K | 8 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
845 Business Park Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 534-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Lake Michigan Academy
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
709 Pine Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-4171
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori Academy Of Farmington Hills
Montessori School
31195 W 13 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 626-2850
Gr: PK-2 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Montessori Radmoor School
Montessori Radmoor School Photo - Student-run greenhouse, whihc includes a vegetable, herb and native garden area.
Montessori School
(1)
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Gr: NS-6 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northstar Montessori
Montessori School
420 W. Russell St.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-9300
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Parke Place
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 213-6185
Gr: PK-K | 62 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
Gr: NS-5 | 242 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summers-knoll School
Summers-knoll School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aim High School
Special Education School
(7)
29230 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 702-6922
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students
Aim High School, Grades 6-12
Aim High School, Grades 6-12 Photo
Special Education School
(10)
29230 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 23832
(248) 702-6922
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy Photo - "We love Alpine and all the staff. The teachers are professional, friendly, loving and knowledgeable! I'm impressed with everything my children have learned here, and I love that they are known by all the teachers. It feels like family! I highly recommend Alpine!" ~ Jenny M.
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
3100 W. Gunn Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48363
(248) 814-1111
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 1 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
Ann Arbor Children's House
Montessori School
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 330-8190
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
2775 Bedford Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-3080
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students
20433 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 334-1558
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
Barnstable Academy
72 Monroe Center St Nw Ste B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students
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