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 the 2008-2009 school year. Tuition figures are for the 2009-2010 school year. Many private schools also offer preschool programs; see listings under Child Care & Preschool Programs.
Allen Creek School
2350 Miller [map]994-3382
Michelle Graves, head of school. Six students in Fives program, kindergarten equivalent or pre-K. For any child who has special gifts, or would benefit from an environment that teaches skills of friendship, learning and citizenship. Meets Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. allencreekpreschool@yahoo.com, www.allencreek.org
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
14 students in grades 1-8. Lloyd Smith, principal. Full curriculum, Bible-based Christian education, and outreach programs. $3,500 for first child, discounts for siblings. annarbor@misda.org 40, F7
Ann Arbor Christian School
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd [map]741-4948
143 students in grades K-8. Thom Ritzema, principal. Interdenominational; emphasis on academic excellence that integrates Christian faith and learning. $4,035 kindergarten; $6,555 grades 1-5; $7,160 grades 6-8; discounts for siblings. (See also Child Care & Preschool Programs--Part-Time & Co-op Programs.) 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. Call for tuition. info@aahcdc.com, www.aahcdc.com 42, F6
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5225 Jackson [map]332-9600
102 students in grades pre-K-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. Adolescent community service summer program. cmsaa@cmsaa.org, www.cmsaa.org 43, A4
Clonlara School
1289 Jewett [map]769-4511
32 students, grades K-12. Chandra Montgomery Nicol, director. Small groups; 1:8 staff-to-student ratio, with parent involvement. For tuition, check website or call; discounts for siblings. Educational program for homeschoolers. info@clonlara.org, www.clonlara.org 44, E6
Daycroft Montessori Elementary School
1095 N. Zeeb [map]662-3335
125 students in grades K-6. Diane Mukkala, head of school. $10,350 kindergarten; $11,530 elementary. Summer programs. 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. Jerry Loewen, head of school. Programs for gifted and academically talented students. Call for tuition. admissions@emerson-school.org, www.emerson-school.org 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. $7,800 for practicing Catholics, $9,300 for others. fgoffice@fgrhsaa.org, www.fgrhsaa.org 47, H2
Go Like the Wind! Montessori School
3540 Dixboro [map]747-7422
Grades 1-9. Doug Collier, principal. Montessori education with interdenominational Christian classrooms. Montessori-certified teachers. $10,000 grades K-6; $10,700 grades 7-9. 10 percent discount for siblings. Financial assistance available to qualified students. Summer programs. 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. College preparatory. $17,430 middle school; $17,780 high school. admission@greenhillsschool.org, www.greenhillsschool.org 49, 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 plus an immersion program in Hebrew and Judaic studies. After-school care in association with the Jewish Community Center. Tuition $12,118. office@hdsaa.org, www.hdsaa.org V 50, E7
Michigan Islamic Academy
2301 Plymouth [map]665-8882
223 students in grades pre-K-12. Montessori preschool and kindergarten. 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
80 students in grades 9-12. Kirk Williams, coordinator. Waldorf education. $14,300. hs@rssaa.org, www.steinerschool.org 52, E3
The Rudolf Steiner Lower School of Ann Arbor
2775 Newport [map]995-4141
250 students in grades pre-K-8. Peggy Wilson, coordinator. Waldorf education. $4,500 pre-K; $7,550 half-day kindergarten; $11,275 grades 1-8. info@steinerschool.org, www.steinerschool.org 53, C2
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2270 E. Stadium [map]821-2200
440 students in preschool-grade 8. Sara Collins, principal. Parishioners: $3,000 kindergarten; $4,400 grades 1-8. Others: $4,800 kindergarten; $7,100 grades 1-8. Preschool rates vary. Discounts for siblings. stfschool@rc.net, www.stfrancisa2.com/school V 54, F6
St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School
495 Earhart [map]665-0604
245 students in grades pre-K-8. Bradley Massey, principal. Half-day and full-day kindergarten. Call for tuition. 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 preschool-grade 8. Tony Moskus, principal. Roman Catholic teachings. Parishioners: $4,800 K-8. Others: $6,600 K-8. Discounts for siblings. Half-day and full-day preschool. tmoskus@stthomasannarbor.org, www.stthomas-aa.org V 56, D4
Spiritus Sanctus Academy
4101 E. Joy [map]996-3855
154 students in grades K-8. Sister John Dominic, principal. Roman Catholic teachings; full academic program. $5,097; discounts for siblings. www.spiritussanctus.org 57, H1
Summers-Knoll School
2015 Manchester [map]971-7991
35 children in grades K-5. Joanna Hastings, director. Multiage classrooms for bright, gifted, and creative children. Programs during all vacation breaks. $13,450; discounts for siblings. info@summers-knoll.org, www.summers-knoll.org V 58, F6
