The average private school acceptance rate in Michigan is 93% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Michigan is Cranbrook Schools, with an acceptance rate of 44%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 44%
93%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 83%
Most Selective Private Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 44%
Grades: PK-12
39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Childrens Prep Academy![Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel. Childrens Prep Academy Photo - Enjoying school chapel.]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
19421 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 799-0066
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Kingsbury School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
40800 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 668-7100
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 668-7100
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
2290 Pretzer Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-7
25065 Eureka Dr
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 264-2456
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 264-2456
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4333 Whitehall Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 662-0496
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 662-0496
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Greater Lansing Islamic School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
940 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-3700
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-6
2745 Mount Hope Road
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 351-3655
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Academy Of The Sacred Heart![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - The school community gathers in the chapel to celebrate 165 years of Sacred Heart education in metro Detroit. Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - The school community gathers in the chapel to celebrate 165 years of Sacred Heart education in metro Detroit.]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1250 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Copper Country Christian School![Copper Country Christian School Photo Copper Country Christian School Photo]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-10
20980 Broemer Rd
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 487-1718
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Divine Child Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
25001 Herbert Weier Dr
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 562-1090
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 1-12
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Capitol City Baptist School![Capitol City Baptist School Photo - This building houses the full size gym with locker rooms and concession stand, along with K5 through 4th grade classrooms. Capitol City Baptist School Photo - This building houses the full size gym with locker rooms and concession stand, along with K5 through 4th grade classrooms.]()

(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
5100 Willoughby Road
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-6122
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-6122
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Concordia Lutheran North![Concordia Lutheran North Photo - All School Sing Concordia Lutheran North Photo - All School Sing]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-4
20805 Middlebelt Road
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 474-2488
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 474-2488
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Detroit Waldorf School![Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added. Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.]()

Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Divine Child High School![Divine Child High School Photo Divine Child High School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1001 N Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 216-0891
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Freedom Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
9400 Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3426
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
15325 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 284-1875
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Holland Adventist Academy![Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy Holland Adventist Academy Photo - Week of Prayer with Scientist Ben Roy]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-10
11385 Ottagon
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-5941
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
33740 Cowan Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 525-0160
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Libertas Christian School![Libertas Christian School Photo Libertas Christian School Photo]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5181 64th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-2270
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Michigan Islamic Academy![Michigan Islamic Academy Photo Michigan Islamic Academy Photo]()

(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-8882
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy![Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Photo]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1229 Labrosse St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8855
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5885 N Venoy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-0261
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
718 Arbor Ct
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-4459
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-4459
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
201 Elm St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3146
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3146
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
St. Philip Catholic Central High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
20 Cherry St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-4503
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-4503
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Western Michigan Christian High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
455 E Ellis Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 799-9644
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: NS-8
24544 Cherry Hill St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-3665
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-3665
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan average private schools acceptance rate?
The Michigan average private schools acceptance rate is 93% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools in Michigan include Cranbrook Schools, University Liggett School and Michigan Lutheran High School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Michigan?
The most selective private high school in Michigan is Cranbrook Schools, with an acceptance rate of 44%. The most selective private elementary school is Cranbrook Schools, with an acceptance rate of 44%.
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