#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Charlotte Mason Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
A+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Private schools in Detroit, MI with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Westside Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in Michigan
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Gesu Catholic School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any private school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade174 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 6 Catholic schools in Detroit
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade114 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 114% since 2011–12
Detroit, MI
B+Overall grade210 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Detroit since at least 2011
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade82 students14 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
International Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest private school in Detroit
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade207 students13 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Al-Furqan Quran Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade140 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade195 students16 students per teacher
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