Emerson School Photo

Best Michigan Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 3,932 students in Michigan.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
29% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Michigan Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
U-Tech Preparatory Academy
U-Tech Preparatory Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
7506 Church Ct
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 965-9044
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor Photo - Hebrew Day School offers more than an education. We are a vibrant and diverse community of Jewish families dedicated to empowering our children to lead confident and fulfilling lives.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
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
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
International Child Care Center
Special Program Emphasis
20436 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 347-8488
Gr: PK-1 | 29 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
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
Mt. Hope Lutheran School
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5323 Southfield Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 565-9140
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Save Our Community Korporation
Special Program Emphasis
44 Stegman Ln
Fenton, MI 48430
(248) 993-6282
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
Steppingstone School
Steppingstone School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
650 Church St, Rm 119
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?
14 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
Michigan private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
29% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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