#1 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade266 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Private schools in Washtenaw County, MI with the highest overall grades. Top 15 of 15 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade266 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
FR Gabriel Richard High School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade498 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade139 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Green Hills School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 25 independent schools in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade692 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Daycroft School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori schools in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
A+Overall grade95 students3 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
St. Paul Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Ann Arbor since at least 2011
Ann Arbor, MI
B+Overall grade194 students14 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Emerson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Ann Arbor, MI
B+Overall grade327 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
St. Francis of Assisi School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 4 Catholic schools in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
BOverall grade430 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
The Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Pre-K only
The largest of 25 preschools in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
BOverall grade78 students16 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Ann Arbor Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
Ann Arbor, MI
B-Overall grade216 students14 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Plymouth since at least 2011
Plymouth, MI
B-Overall grade204 students17 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Clonlara School
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 879% since 2011–12
Ann Arbor, MI
B-Overall grade323 students22 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Washtenaw Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 53% since 2011–12
Saline, MI
B-Overall grade327 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Arbor Valley Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
An independent school in Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MI
B-Overall grade266 students
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