Best Michigan Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 alternative private schools serving 688 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Michigan include Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit and Summers-knoll School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
50% of alternative private schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top Ranked Michigan Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit Photo
Alternative School (Jewish)
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-5263
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Summers-knoll School
Summers-knoll School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Brightmont Academy - Northville
Brightmont Academy - Northville Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Alternative School
15374 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Mt. Clemens Montessori School
Alternative School
1070 Hampton Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Our Saviour Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22511 West Main St
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-9087
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Tot Town Child Development Center
Alternative School (Christian)
8950 Greenfield Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 838-8200
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Grades: K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Michigan include Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit and Summers-knoll School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Michigan?
10 alternative private schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Michigan?
Michigan alternative private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
50% of alternative private schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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