St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - Front of School

Best Washtenaw County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private preschools serving 4,069 students in Washtenaw County, MI.
The top-ranked private preschools in Washtenaw County, MI include Michigan Islamic Academy, Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor, and Northstar Montessori.
The average tuition cost is $10,363, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average tuition cost of $9,189.
36% of private preschools in Washtenaw County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Washtenaw County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 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
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
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
Little Folks Corner
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Oak Trails Montessori School
Montessori School
6727 Warren Rd # 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 662-8016
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2380 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 996-9352
Gr: K | 143 students
2601 Glazier
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 998-6195
Gr: NS | 50 students
[+] 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
33 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,069 Students
103,502 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
315 Teachers
7,610 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1223
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,363
$9,189
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$152
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,375
$2,422
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$37.43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
150 Students
2,672 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
3,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
91 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,990 Students
60,869 Students
% White Students
48%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
111 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
1,790 Students
30,952 Students
% of Others Students
43%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Washtenaw County, MI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Washtenaw County, MI include Michigan Islamic Academy, Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor, and Northstar Montessori.
How many private preschools are located in Washtenaw County?
31 private preschools are located in Washtenaw County.
How much do private preschools cost in Washtenaw County?
The average tuition cost is $10,363, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $9,189.
How diverse are private preschools in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Washtenaw County?
36% of private preschools in Washtenaw County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Washtenaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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