2024 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  63 reviews

Junior: Greenhills is a diverse, tight knit community that has really helped me become more confident in my artistic abilities, writing, and performance overall. It's a really small school which makes it great for individualized learning and opportunities. This is only further enhanced by the array of diverse voices being heard. The literary classes in particular showcase some amazing books on diversity and inclusion. My main gripe with the school is its lack of diverse education resources- it isn't great at providing aid for neurodivergent kids. Some teachers also don't properly use the homework website and neglect updating or even showing grades for each academic term. Personally, the small student body has helped me grow to be a more confident individually but, it does get a bit boring and monotonous to just see the same people everyday. Overall, great school with some amazing opportunities, students, and staff.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 694

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  51 reviews

Junior: I have been School since I was in pre-K, so naturally this became my second home. The teachers are like my aunts and uncles and they care very deeply about my education and are very passionate about what they teach to every student at the school. My experience has been much more than just an academic journey, but rather allowed me to live through years and years of warm gatherings and afterschool activities with the teachers and students I love who are considered family members, I will deeply miss them once I depart to college.... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 299

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: After a few months of online schooling and many tears, we were desperate to find an in-person alternative to the anxiety inducing situation we were in. Our 9 year old son and almost 5 year old daughter have been attending the lower school since January and we are extremely pleased and feel so fortunate to have landed there. Our sensitive son’s anxiety level has been lowered significantly, and he really responds to the learning style there. He is thrilled to be learning cursive and German and knitting, and also seems to really appreciate the extra outdoor time and learning about nature and Native American stories in addition to his times tables and long division. Our nearly 5 year old daughter’s imagination is put to great use every day and she has also become quite the little finger knitter! The environment is nurturing and thoughtful. They have done an incredible job keeping everyone safe during Covid. And their communication is the tops.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 299

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  105 reviews

Parent: Our daughter is a junior at Father Gabriel Richard High School. We thought carefully about this decision and have been extremely pleased with our experience so far. When deciding, we spoke with many parents or both students and alumni - receiving not a single negative response! We have subsequently joined the ranks of enthusiastic endorsers of this wonderful school. Choosing a school is always an extremely important decision, now ore than ever. We are grateful every day for our daughter's experience at FGR.... Read 105 reviews

• grade A

• Students 501

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Saline, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  34 reviews

Parent: We are very grateful for the changes that have been made over the past two years at WCA. The school has improved in every area. We have always loved the teachers and the community, but the school board and the administration have made it a priority to make sweeping changes that resulted in financial responsibility and sustainability and an even better education with new programs and opportunities for our children. We are excited to be a part of the WCA family!... Read 34 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 177

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.88 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: Our experience at Emerson has been outstanding! We have two children who attend Emerson - one in middle school and the other in the lower school. The teachers are amazing and have so much joy and passion for what they do. They also really know and care about each individual child. When you walk through the halls at Emerson there is a positive energy that is hard to put into words. The classes, clubs, sports and community events are also outstanding. The community of families is also very welcoming. This is truly and overall great school!... Read 16 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 290

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  22 reviews

Parent: Our child has been at SK for several years now, and has loved each and every year. We couldn't have imagined a more fantastic educational experience. The intentionally small class sizes and personalized approach allows each kid to be incredibly well known. There are no kids at SK who are left behind or can hide in the back of the classroom. Each child receives the full attention of the teachers, is integrated into all of the experiences and is truly cared for like a family member. By the time our kid finished kindergarten, all of the teachers in the school (from K to 8th) knew our child well. You can't beat that kind of attention and awareness of your kid. It's within this context of being known and supported that SK then works its magic, excelling consistently at developing children who are intrinsically motivated, hard working, curious, love to learn, know themselves, and are willing to make mistakes and then try again. We love SK!... Read 22 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 125

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: I could not be more thrilled with the education provided to my two children at HDS. This is a phenomenal school. The teachers meet the students where they are and are able to really focus on the students individual needs and desires. My kids love to learn thanks to HDS. The social environment is also fantastic. Kids socialize not only with their own classmates but interact with kids in other grades all the time. They also have their own rec and ed team sports! The students here are happy and joyful. I am so grateful that this school exists in Ann Arbor.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A

• Students 48

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: A small school north of Ann Arbor SSA offers excellent Catholic teaching, superior academics, and a welcoming community. Daily mass is available; we are the Beta school for OpenLight medias Education in Virtue curriculum which is a unique opportunity to get the very best the Sisters of Mary can provide. Run by the Sisters, not a parish, the school can be independent of parish restrictions. My children go on to a public high school and are advanced across ALL subjects.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 162

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 438

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: My daughter loves St. Paul, these past 2 years she comes home having learned many new things, engaging in conversation over the different fun art activities she did, singing various songs, etc. The teachers are wonderful as they give such personal attention to each child and are genuinely caring and very loving. My daughter knows most of the teachers (even those in other classrooms) by name and we can see the close family like community there. Thankful for the careful thought behind the activities and lesson plans and would recommend this school to everyone!... Read 9 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 295

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-9

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I am so grateful for this school. When my oldest son was finishing up kindergarten in another state, his teacher's one recommendation was to put him in a smaller school. Well, we found the right school in Ann Arbor Christian school. He made instant friends. He receives a lot of encouragement from teachers and peers. I am sometimes incredulous at the welcoming and positive environment, especially in places I don't expect it such as the middle school students being so genuinely friendly with our children. We were looking for a school that would give our children continuity between home and school and we found it. The Bible teaching we engage in at home is supported at school. The academics are rigorous without being too stressful.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 217

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Plymouth, MI•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Ypsilanti, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 186

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Our daughter is about to turn 2 and is in the Toddler program. Sending her to Daycroft is by far the best decision we made. Over the last few months, we have seen significant development in her language, cognitive, and social skills. She is actively taking part in many household activities at home and taking initiative to do things independently. Most importantly, our daughter is displaying kindness towards her peers. Undoubtedly, this is what the teachers are modeling. This has also translated to a loving and affectionate relationship with her new baby brother at home. Overall: - Teachers are thoughtful, patient, kind, and supportive. They foster independence and help the children develop or enhance their skills. - Admin staff is very helpful and foster a great sense of community. - Diverse classes, well run programs, clean and nice facilities.... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 163

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 148

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Whitmore Lake, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: I came to Go Like the Wind when I was in first grade from another Montessori school, and finished the program through eighth grade. My time spent there was very rewarding and gave me skill sets that I use now and will into my future. I was able to grow as an individual while making very close relationships with my classmates. Even though there was a lot of work, I was able to build necessary time management skills needed no matter where I go in life. In upper elementary and middle school I learned to work closely with a group, sometimes it would be a good group and other times, it would be difficult to get the project done. My mom informed me that dealing with those situations is no different than what she deals with at her work. I feel that I was blessed to attend Go Like the Wind, I had the best learning experience and the greatest teachers!... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-2

• grade unavailable

• Students 64

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Saline, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 63

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• 4-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 60

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ypsilanti, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 54

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

• grade unavailable

• Students 50

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 45

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Ann Arbor, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 30

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1