Top 5 Best Ann Arbor Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 private preschools serving 3,544 students in Ann Arbor, MI.
The top ranked private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI include Michigan Islamic Academy, Emerson School and Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 93%.
40% of private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Ann Arbor Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Emerson School
Emerson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor Photo - A warm, home-like environment
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor
(Jewish)
2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Daycroft School
Daycroft School Photo - Some of our students on our new playground structure
Montessori School
1095 N. Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 662-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Foundations Preschool Washtenaw
Daycare / Preschool
3770 Packard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-8130
Grades: NS-5
| 106 students
Michigan Islamic Academy
Michigan Islamic Academy Photo
(Islamic)
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Grades: PK-12
| 337 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
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
495 Earhart Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-0604
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
540 Elizabeth St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-0911
Grades: PK-8
| 105 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
Ann Arbor Christian School
Ann Arbor Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 741-4948
Grades: PK-9
| 186 students
2775 Bedford Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-3080
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Beth Israel Religious School
(Jewish)
2000 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 665-9897
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor
Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor Photo
Montessori School (Christian)
(4)
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Grades: NS-3
| 73 students
The Discovery Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
775 S Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-7496
Grades: NS-PK
| 155 students
Doughty Montessori School
Montessori School
416 S Ashley St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 663-8050
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Greenhouse Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
3613 Green Brier Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 913-0021
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Jack And Jill Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
216 Beakes St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-8070
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Little Folks Corner
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Grades: NS-PK
| 95 students
Oak Trails Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
6727 Warren Rd # 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 662-8016
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
Parke Place
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 213-6185
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2380 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 996-9352
Grades: K
| 143 students
2601 Glazier
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 998-6195
Grades: NS
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
806 Airport Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 545-7000
Grades: K-11
| 11 students
Salem Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2095 Strieter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-9034
Grades: PK-7
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI include Michigan Islamic Academy, Emerson School and Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor.
How many private preschools are located in Ann Arbor, MI?
25 private preschools are located in Ann Arbor, MI.
How diverse are private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI?
Ann Arbor, MI private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ann Arbor, MI?
40% of private preschools in Ann Arbor, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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