Best Michigan Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 3,300 students in Michigan.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Michigan include Detroit Country Day School, The Roeper School PreK-5, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,300

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,300

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

Emerson School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
(8)
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)
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
The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Map of International Child Care Center
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
Specialized Curriculum
20436 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 347-8488
Japhet School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
(2)
Map of Mt. Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5323 Southfield Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 565-9140
(1)
Map of Noor Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
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)
Map of Save Our Community Korporation
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum
44 Stegman Ln
Fenton, MI 48430
(248) 993-6282

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 Detroit Country Day School, The Roeper School PreK-5, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?
11 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?
50% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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