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鈥搕eacher 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)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Daycroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Grade level tuition varies
Admissions Director
Michele Buchanan
Admissions Associate
Rose Kelley
Source: Verified school update
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).
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