City Guide
Private Schools
V indicates school offers care for younger children before and/or after normal school hours. Enrollment figures from the 2011-2012 school year. Tuition figures for 2012-2013. Many private schools also offer preschool programs; see listings under Child Care & Preschool Programs.
Ann Arbor Academy
111 E. Mosley [map]747-6641
37 students in grades 4-12. Meredith Schindler, director. For students with divergent learning styles, learning disabilities, Asperger's, high-functioning autism, and AD/HD. Multisensory techniques. $16,000/yr. info@annarboracademy.org, annarboracademy.org 39, D5
Ann Arbor Adventist Elementary School
2796 Packard [map]971-5570
13 students in grades 1-8. Lloyd Smith, principal. Bible-based Christian education and outreach programs. $2,500-3,500 (depends on church affiliation); sibling discounts. annarbor@misda.org, annarbor22.adventistschoolconnect.org40, F7
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd [map]741-4948
125 students in grades K-8. Wayne Sit, head of school. Interdenominational; integrates Christian faith and learning. $4,452 kindergarten; $7,233 grades 1-5; $7,899 grades 6-8; sibling discounts. office@annarborchristian.org, annarborchristian.org 41, D1
Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center
2775 Bedford [map]971-3080
36 students in grades K-2. Ramelle Alexander & Beth Randall, co-directors. Individualized program; emphasis on literacy, math, and core subjects. Preschool and parent-toddler classes. Call for tuition. info@aahcdc.com, aahcdc.com 43, F6
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson [map]332-9600
75 students in pre-K-6. Tara Schmitt, head of school. Full Spanish, art, gym, and music programs in a Christian environment. Montessori-certified teachers. Pre-K $980/month full day, $680/month half day; kindergarten $980/month; K-6 $980/month; sibling discounts. Morning care $30/week with requested yearlong commitment; extended day until 5:30 p.m., $55/week with yearlong commitment (drop-in $15 for first child, $10 for each additional child). information@cmsaa.org, cmsaa.org 43, A4
Clonlara School
1289 Jewett [map]769-4511
50 students, grades K-12. Chandra Montgomery Nicol, director. Non-traditional, individualized teaching in multi-age classrooms; 1:8 staff-to-student ratio, with parent involvement. campusinfo@clonlara.org, clonlaracampus.org. Provides support for homeschoolers through the Home Based Education Program. See website for more information. clonlara.org 44, E6
Daycroft Montessori Elementary School
1095 N. Zeeb [map]662-3335
126 students in grades K-6. Diane Mukkala, head of school. $11,525 kindergarten; $12,850 grades 1-6. Hours 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Enrichment classes before and after school; summer programs. samanthag@daycroft.org, daycroft.org V 45, A3
Emerson School
5425 Scio Church [map]665-5662
380 students in grades K-8. Jerry Loewen, head of school. Programs for gifted and academically talented students. Summer camps. Call for tuition. admissions@emerson-school.org, emerson-school.org V 46, A7
Father Gabriel Richard Regional Catholic High School
4333 Whitehall [map]662-0496
500 students in grades 9-12. Brian Wolcott, principal. College prep. $9,100. fgoffice@fgrhsaa.org, fgrhsaa.org 47, H2
Go Like the Wind! Montessori School
3540 Dixboro [map]747-7422
Grades K-9. Doug Collier, principal. Montessori education with interdenominational Christian classrooms. Montessori-certified teachers. $11,630 grades K-6; $12,450 grades 7-9; 10 percent sibling discounts. Financial assistance for qualified students. Summer programs. info@golikethewind, golikethewind.com V TT, 48, I2
Greenhills School
850 Greenhills [map]769-4010
556 students in grades 6-12. Carl Pelofsky, head of school. College prep. $19,290 middle school; $19,680 high school. admission@greenhillsschool.org, greenhillsschool.org 49, H4
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
2937 Birch Hollow [map]971-4633
78 students in grades K-5. Hadar Dohn, head of school. General and Judaic studies plus Hebrew immersion program. After-school care in association with the Jewish Community Center. $10,000 kindergarten; $12,918 grades 1-5. office@hdsaa.org, hdsaa.org V 50, E7
Michigan Islamic Academy
2301 Plymouth [map]665-8882
200 students in grades pre-K-12. Fayzeh Madani, principal. Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Full-time Islamic school. $5,050 pre-K and K; $4,600 grades 1-12; sibling discounts. mia@mia-aa.org, mia-aa.org 51, F3
The Rudolf Steiner High School of Ann Arbor
2230 Pontiac Tr [map]669-9394
100 students in grades 9-12. Dr. Sian Owen-Cruise, coordinator. Waldorf education. $15,900. rcasey@steinerschool.org, steinerschool.org 52, E3
The Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor--Lower School
2775 Newport [map]995-4141
250 students in grades pre-K-8. Peggy Wilson, coordinator. Waldorf education. Pre-K: $3,300 two mornings; $3,830 two full days. Pre-K or kindergarten: $5,070 three mornings; $5,890 three full days; $7,940 five mornings; $9,570 five full days. Grades 1-8: $12,800.
info@steinerschool.org, steinerschool.org V 53, C2
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2270 E. Stadium [map]821-2200
380 students (preschool-grade 8). Julia Fantone, principal. Parishioners's fees: $4,700 full-day kindergarten; $2,350 half-day kindergarten; $4,700 grades 1-8 (one student). Out-of-parish fees: kindergarten and grades 1-8 $7,400; $3,700 half-day kindergarten (one student). Preschool rates vary. school@stfrancisaa.org, stfrancisa2.com/school V 54, F6
St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School
495 Earhart [map]665-0604
270 students in grades pre-K-8. Bradley Massey, principal. Half- and full-day kindergarten. Call for tuition; sibling discounts. Financial assistance available. eyoskovich@stpaulannarbor.org, stpaulannarbor.org V 55, G5
St. Thomas the Apostle School
540 Elizabeth [map]769-0911
272 students in preschool-grade 8. Tony Moskus, principal. Roman Catholic teachings, Spanish program for all grades, weekly Mass. Parishioners: $4,950 K-8. Others: $6,850 K-8. Sibling discounts. Half- and full-day preschool. tmoskus@stthomasannarbor.org, saintts.com V 56, D4
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
4101 E. Joy [map]996-3855
175 students in grades K-8. Sister John Dominic, principal. Roman Catholic teachings; full academic program. $5,305; sibling discounts. comeandsee@spiritussanctus.org, spiritussanctus.org 57, H1
Summers-Knoll School
2203 Platt [map]971-7991
85 children in grades K-8. Joanna Hastings, head of school. Multi-age classrooms for bright, gifted, and creative children. Programs during vacation breaks, including summer camp. $14,780 grades K-4; $16,300 grades 5-8; sibling discounts. info@summers-knoll.org, summers-knoll.org V 58, F6
Veritas Christi High School
P.O. Box 2167, AA, MI 48106747-8298
Grades 9-12. Richard Nye, interim head of school. College prep. Roman Catholic-based high school for special needs students. Tuition: $12,000. veritaschristi.com 59, E7
