For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 3,065 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Michigan include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Detroit Country Day School, and The Roeper School PreK-5.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
44% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
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Location
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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.]( "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
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Preparatory School ![Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo]( "Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,023 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Roeper School PreK-5 ![The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo]( "The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
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
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 347-8488
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
5323 Southfield Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 565-9140
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
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
Fenton, MI 48430
(248) 993-6282
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
The top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Detroit Country Day School, and The Roeper School PreK-5.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?
9 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
Michigan private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
44% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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