#25 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
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
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Private schools in Michigan with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 326 schools.
#26 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
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
#27 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Lincoln Park, MI
A+Overall grade93 students9 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Jackson
Jackson, MI
A+Overall grade100 students11 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Alma, MI
A+Overall grade99 students10 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Zion Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Bay City
Bay City, MI
A+Overall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
FR Marquette Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Marquette, MI
A+Overall grade120 students9 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Montessori school in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, MI
A+Overall grade64 students5 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
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
#34 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Spring Vale Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Owosso
Owosso, MI
A+Overall grade62 students5 students per teacher
#35 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Meadow Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Montessori school in Monroe
Monroe, MI
A+Overall grade89 students6 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Trinity Lutheran School & Childcare Center
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Michigan
Jackson, MI
A+Overall grade64 students8 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Basil Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 151% since 2011–12
South Haven, MI
AOverall grade123 students13 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. John Vianney Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Flint
Flint, MI
AOverall grade148 students12 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Battle Creek Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Michigan
Battle Creek, MI
AOverall grade100 students10 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
AOverall grade294 students9 students per teacher
#41 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
All Saints Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Bay City, MI
AOverall grade93 students10 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Warren Woods Christian School
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Warren since at least 2011
Warren, MI
AOverall grade193 students12 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Southfield Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Southfield, MI
AOverall grade574 students12 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
Jenison Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Michigan
Jenison, MI
AOverall grade350 students9 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Royal Oak, MI
AOverall grade234 students11 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Michael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Grand Ledge, MI
AOverall grade90 students9 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
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
#48 Best Private Elementary Schools in Michigan
St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Erie, MI
AOverall grade71 students7 students per teacher
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