Michigan Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 4,057 students in Michigan.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Michigan include Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Michigan private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
44% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,057

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,057

Top Ranked Michigan Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Map of Detroit Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
(1)
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-5263
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
(3)
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Map of Barry County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2999 Mckeown Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-2151
Map of 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Michigan include Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?
8 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
Michigan private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
44% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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