#1 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Washtenaw County, MI. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent 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 Independent 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
#4 Best Independent 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
#5 Best Independent 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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