Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Daycroft School
About the School
- Daycroft School in Ann Arbor, MI, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving grades PK through 6 in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1969, the school enrolls 164 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 17 teachers.
- Daycroft School has a high percentage of students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
- The school holds memberships with the National Association of Independent Schools and other Montessori and regional independent school associations.
- Daycroft School offers a casual dress code and serves families seeking a Montessori early childhood and elementary education in the Ann Arbor area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Daycroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Grade level tuition varies
Admissions Director
Michele Buchanan
Admissions Associate
Rose Kelley
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Daycroft School?
The application deadline for Daycroft School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Daycroft School is Veritas Christi Catholic High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7220 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
2870 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
410 S Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 645-1643
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
111 East Mosley Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 747-6641
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
2230 Pontiac Trail
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-9394
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5500 Whitmore Lake Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 741-4948
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: K-12
1289 Jewett Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-4511
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
111 East Mosley Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 747-6641
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
540 Elizabeth St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-0911
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7220 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
2870 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
2775 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 995-4141
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 S Union St
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
9364.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
9364.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Grass Lake Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
9364.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Western St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8600
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8600
9365.7 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Price St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
9365.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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