City Guide
Private Schools
V indicates that the school offers care for younger children before and/or after normal school hours. Enrollment figures are from 2007-2008 school year. Tuition figures are for the 2008-2009 school year.
Ann Arbor Academy
111 E. Mosley [map]747-6641
Peter West, head of school. 60 students in grades 1-12. Accommodates students with divergent learning styles, and those with learning disabilities, Asperger's, high-functioning autism, AD/HD, and E2 (above average intelligence combined with learning disabilities). Multisensory techniques. $16,000/yr. info@annarboracademy.org, www.annarboracademy.org 39, D5
Ann Arbor Adventist Elementary School
2796 Packard [map]971-5570
15 students in grades 1-8. Full curriculum, Bible-based Christian education, and outreach programs. Tuition $3,500 for first child, discounts for siblings. annarbor@misda.org 40, F7
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd [map]741-4948
156 students in grades K-8. Thom Ritzema, principal. Interdenominational; emphasis on academic excellence that integrates Christian faith and learning. Tuition: kindergarten $3,840, grades 1-5 $6,240, grades 6-8 $6,816; discounts for siblings. office@annarborchristian.org, www.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, codirectors. Individualized program; strong emphasis on literacy and core subjects. Preschool and parent-toddler classes also offered. Call for tuition. (See also Child Care & Preschool Programs-Part-Time & Co-op Programs, below.) info@aahcdc.com, www.aahcdc.com 42, F6
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson [map]332-9600
102 students in pre-K-grade 8. Erin Milligan, director. Full Spanish, art, and music program in a Christian environment. Montessori-certified teachers. $865/month grades 1-3; $880/month grades 4-6; $935/month grades 7-8. Extended day until 5:30 p.m. $55/week with yearlong commitment. See Child Care & Preschool Programs—Part-Time & Co-op Programs, below. cmsaa@cmsaa.org, www.cmsaa.org V 43, A4
Clonlara School
1289 Jewett [map]769-4511
37 students, grades K-12. Chandra Montgomery Nicol, director. Campus day school. Small groups; 1:8 staff to student ratio, with parent involvement. Tuition: elementary school $8,275, middle school $9,500, high school $10,950; discounts for siblings. Educational program for home schoolers. info@clonlara.org, www.clonlara.org V 44, E6
Daycroft Montessori Elementary School
1095 N. Zeeb [map]662-3335
125 students in grades K-6. Diane Mukkala, head of school. Tuition (8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.): kindergarten $10,100, elementary $11,125. Summer programs. Preschool at 100 Oakbrook campus only (see below under Child Care & Preschools—Full-Time Programs), kindergarten at both campuses. rosek@daycroft.org, www.daycroft.org V 45, A3
Emerson School
5425 Scio Church [map]665-5662 (grades K-5), 665-9005 (grades 6-8)
375 students in grades K-8. Patricia Adams, head of school. Programs for gifted and academically talented students. Call for tuition. admissions@emerson-school.org, www.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 preparatory. Tuition $7,600 for practicing Catholics, $8,800 for others. fgoffice@fgrhsaa.org, www.fgrhsaa.org
47, H2
Go Like the Wind! Montessori School
3540 Dixboro Ln [map]747-7422
Grades 1-9. Doug Collier, principal. Montessori education with interdenominational Christian classrooms. Montessori-certified teachers. Summer programs. Tuition: grades K-6, $9,660; grades 7-9, $10,290. 10 percent discount for siblings. Financial assistance available to qualified students. See also Child Care & Preschools—Full-Time Programs, below. info@golikethewind.com, www.golikethewind.com V 48, I2
Greenhills School
850 Greenhills [map]769-4010
530 students in grades 6-12. Peter Fayroian, head of school. Independent, college preparatory. Tuition: middle school $16,840; high school, $17,180. admission@greenhillsschool.org, www.greenhillsschool.org V49, H4
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
2937 Birch Hollow [map]971-4633
92 students in grades K-5. Dina Shtull, head of school. General-studies program that follows state and national standards plus an immersion program in Hebrew and Judaic studies. After-school care in association with the Jewish Community Center. Tuition $11,880. office@hdsaa.org, www.hdsaa.org V 50, E7
Michigan Islamic Academy
2301 Plymouth [map]665-8882
203 students in grades pre-K-12. Montessori preschool and kindergarten, multigrade classrooms for middle and high school. Full-time Islamic school. Tuition: pre-K $4,400, other ages $4,000; discounts for siblings. See also Child Care & Preschools—Part-Time & Co-op Programs, below, for preschool and kindergarten information. principal@mia-aa.org, www.mia-aa.org 51, F3
The Rudolf Steiner High School of Ann Arbor
2230 Pontiac Tr. [map]669-9394
75 students in grades 9-12. Kirk Williams, coordinator. Waldorf education. Tuition $13,600. hs@rssaa.org, www.steinerschool.org 52, E3
The Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
2775 Newport [map]995-4141
261 students in grades pre-K-8. Peggy Wilson, coordinator. Waldorf education. Tuition: pre-K $4,212, half-day kindergarten $7,100, grades 1-8 $10,600. info@steinerschool.org, www.steinerschool.org V 53, C2
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2270 E. Stadium [map]821-2200
440 students in preschool-8th grade. Sara Collins, principal. Tuition for parishioners: kindergarten $3,000, grades 1-8 $4,300. Tuition for others: kindergarten $4,800, grades 1-8 $7,000. Discounts for siblings. stfschool@rc.net, www.stfrancisa2.com/school V 54, F6
St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School
495 Earhart [map]665-0604
275 students in grades pre-K-8. Bradley Massey, principal. Young Fives program for children who will turn five by Jan. 1 of the school year, 12:15- 3:15 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Half-day kindergarten offered. Call for tuition rates. Discounts for siblings. eyoskovich@stpaulannarbor.org, www.stpaulannarbor.org V 55, G5
St. Thomas the Apostle School
540 Elizabeth [map]769-0911
280 students in grades preschool-8. Tony Moskus, principal. Roman Catholic teachings. K-8 tuition $4,700 for parishioners, $6,300 for others; discounts for siblings. tmoskus@stthomasannarbor.org, www.stthomas-aa.org V 56, D4
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
4101 E. Joy [map]996-3855
140 students in grades K-8. Sister John Dominic, principal. Roman Catholic teachings; full academic program. Tuition $5,097; discounts for siblings. www.spiritussanctus.org V 57, H1
Summers-Knoll School
2015 Manchester [map]971-7991
42 children in grades K-5. Joanna Hastings, director. Multiage classrooms for bright, gifted, and creative children. Morning and after-school care. Programs during all vacation breaks. Tuition $12,850; discounts for siblings. info@summers-knoll.org, www.summers-knoll.org V 58, F6
