Washtenaw Christian Academy Photo - 2019 - Graduating Class

Best Washtenaw County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 private schools serving 5,940 students in Washtenaw County, MI (there are 100 public schools, serving 41,819 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Washtenaw County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Washtenaw County, MI include Emerson School, Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor, and Greenhills School.
The average tuition cost is $14,025, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,296.
36% of private schools in Washtenaw County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Washtenaw County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 | 70 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Israel Religious School
(Jewish)
2000 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 665-9897
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
Father Gabriel Richard High School
Father Gabriel Richard High School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
4333 Whitehall Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 662-0496
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 20 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
Michigan Islamic Academy
Michigan Islamic Academy Photo
(Islamic)
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 13 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
St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - Front of School
(Catholic)
(4)
2270 E Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 821-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
495 Earhart Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-0604
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
540 Elizabeth St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-0911
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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
Washtenaw Christian Academy
Washtenaw Christian Academy Photo - 2019 - Graduating Class
(Christian)
(1)
7200 Moon Rd.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 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 Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2796 Packard St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-5570
Gr: 1-7 | 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1
Ann Arbor Christian School
Ann Arbor Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 741-4948
Gr: PK-9 | 186 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2775 Bedford Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-3080
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students
Ann Arbor KinderCare
Ann Arbor KinderCare Photo - Ann Arbor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2300 South Huron Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-6626
Gr: NS-PK
Chelsea KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1580 Commerce Park Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 475-6080
Gr: NS-PK
Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor
Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor Photo - Elementary outdoor fun!
Montessori School (Christian)
(4)
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Gr: NS-3 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Clonlara School
Clonlara School Photo
1289 Jewett Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-4511
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Daycroft School
Montessori School
1095 N Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 662-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Tuition listed
Dexter KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7220 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK
The Discovery Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
775 S Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-7496
Gr: NS-PK | 155 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Doughty Montessori School
Montessori School
416 S Ashley St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-8050
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Foundations Preschool Washtenaw
Daycare / Preschool
3770 Packard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-8130
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Go Like The Wind Montessori School
Go Like The Wind Montessori School Photo
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
3540 Dixboro Lane
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 747-7422
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Greenhouse Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
3613 Green Brier Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Gretchen's House-traver
Daycare / Preschool
2625 Traver Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 761-7031
Gr: K-1 | 66 students
Huron Valley Catholic School
Huron Valley Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1300 N Prospect Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 483-0366
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jack And Jill Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
216 Beakes St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-8070
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Tuition listed
Kidsland Montessori School
Montessori School
2870 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
Gr: NS-K
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Washtenaw County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1315 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
(188) 852-1087
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
2020 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 483-8551
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
1601 Stamford Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 483-2704
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students
806 Airport Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 545-7000
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Salem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2095 Strieter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-9034
Gr: PK-7 | 37 students

Overview

This County (Washtenaw County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
42 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,940 Students
147,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
401 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1295
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,025
$10,296
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,250
$2,932
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$34.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
344 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
189 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
4,791 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
65%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,833 Students
34,821 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Washtenaw County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Washtenaw County, MI include Emerson School, Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor, and Greenhills School.
How many private schools are located in Washtenaw County?
40 private schools are located in Washtenaw County.
How much do private schools cost in Washtenaw County?
The average tuition cost is $14,025, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,296.
How diverse are private schools in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Washtenaw County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Washtenaw County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washtenaw County?
36% of private schools in Washtenaw County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Washtenaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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