Academy of the Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Academy of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1851. It offers the rigorous academics and Catholic teaching for which Sacred Heart Schools are world famous.
Ann Arbor Academy, Ann Arbor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ann Arbor Academy is dedicated to helping students with learning challenges including LD, ADHD, Asperger, High Functioning Autism, and 2e gifted students. It is not an alternative school.
Bethany Academy, Bloomington
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bethany Academy has been teaching core subjects from a Christian perspective since 1975. The school exceeds the State of Michigan requirements.
Clonlara School, Ann Arbor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Clonora School offers home based education support through a variety of programs. It is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
Cranbrook Schools, Bloomfield Hills
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Cranbrook Schools were established in 1822 making them one of the oldest educational institutions in the midwest. Cranbrook offers all the solid academics, sports and extracurricular activities you'd expect to find in such a grand old school. The school is located on 315 acres outside Detroit.
Daycroft Montessori School, Ann Arbor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Daycroft Montessori School offers the Ann Arbor community complete elementary grades program. The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of Central States.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center, Dearborn Heights
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dearborn Heights Montessori Center offers a comprehensive Montessori education through junior high. Parents looking for a non-graded education for primary and middle school age children have an unusual opportunity as such schools are few and far between.
Detroit Waldorf School, Detroit
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Detroit Waldorf School was established in 1966. This small school offers the unique education only a Waldorf school can offer.
Eagle Creek Academy, Oakland
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Eagle Creek Academy offers plenty of individual attention with small classes and experienced teachers. Each child has an individual curriculum.
Emerson School, Ann Arbor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Emerson School educates talented and gifted students using a variety of methods. The performing arts program includes strongs in the lower grades.
Friends School in Detroit, Detroit
Religious affiliation: Quaker
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Friends School in Detroit is rooted in traditional Quaker values of non-violence and tolerance. The academics are solid and encourage excellence.
Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit, Farmington Hills
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit offer a conservative Jewish education combined with rigorous academics. The love of Torah and learning secular subjects are intertwined.
Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-PG
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Interlochen Arts Academy is world-renowned as place where talented young people can learn how to perform under expert teachers. 90% of the Academy's students board. The curriculum includes music, theatre, dance, motion pciture arts and creative writing.
Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit, West Bloomfield
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Academy was established in 2000 with a view to providing a Jewish education combined with general studies. It has a solid college preparatory focus.
The Krambrooke-Griffin Academy, Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Krambrooke-Griffin Academy is a progressive school. It is also seeking credentials as an IB Primary Years institution.
Lansing Christian School, Lansing
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Lansing Christian School offers a comprehensive academic education with a Christian emphasis.
Leelanau School, Glen Arbor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Since 1929 Leelanau School has focused on educating students with language-based learning differences and ADD/ADHD.
Lutheran High School Association
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Lutheran High School Association operates high schools in Macomb and Westland. These schools are an educational ministry of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod congregations.
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