For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative private preschools serving 988 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan include Summers-knoll School and Detroit Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top-Ranked Michigan Alternative 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2203 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-7991
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Early Learning Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
163 Panther Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 796-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Mt. Clemens Montessori School
Alternative School
1070 Hampton Road
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School ![St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School Photo")
Alternative School (Catholic)
1590 Riverbank St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Sports: 6
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Alternative School
2273 Club Meridian Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8905
Gr: K | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Michigan include Summers-knoll School and Detroit Waldorf School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Michigan?
8 alternative private preschools are located in Michigan.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Michigan?
Michigan alternative private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
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