Charlotte Mason Community School Photo - The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation generously funded the Nature Bus to come to CMCS and teach the students about birds and nature!

Best Michigan Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,258 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
43% of alternative private elementary schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Michigan Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Summers-knoll School
Summers-knoll School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Brightmont Academy - Northville
Brightmont Academy - Northville Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Alternative School
15374 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 548-8740
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Charlotte Mason Community School
Charlotte Mason Community School Photo - The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation generously funded the Nature Bus to come to CMCS and teach the students about birds and nature!
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
17400 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 338-3481
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Havenwyck School
All-boys | Alternative School
1525 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 371-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Kazoo School
Alternative School
(3)
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Mt. Clemens Montessori School
Alternative School
1070 Hampton Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
New Morning School
Alternative School
(5)
14501 N Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 420-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Northwest Michigan House Of Hope
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Our Saviour Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
22511 West Main St
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-9087
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo
Alternative School (Catholic)
1590 Riverbank St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Grades: K-8
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Michigan include Detroit Waldorf School and Summers-knoll School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Michigan?
14 alternative private elementary schools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Michigan?
Michigan alternative private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
43% of alternative private elementary schools in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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