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Best Michigan ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,994 students in Michigan.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Michigan include Interlochen Arts Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $26,926, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.
39% of private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 4,994

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 4,994

Top Ranked Michigan ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Emerson School Photo
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
(8)
Map of Detroit Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
(1)
Frankel Jewish Academy Of Metro Detroit Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-5263
FThe Roeper School Grades 6 - 12 Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
1051 Oakland Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-7300
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
Lake Michigan Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2428 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
(3)
Notre Dame Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 373-5300
The Roeper School PreK-5 Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-7300
Map of Barry County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2999 Mckeown Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-2151
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Map of International Child Care Center
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
Specialized Curriculum
20436 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 347-8488
Japhet School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum
839 S. Crooks Road
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 585-9150
(2)
Map of Mt. Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5323 Southfield Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 565-9140
(1)
Map of Noor Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
879 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 852-9345
Map of Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1200 Dayton St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-0948
(1)
Map of Save Our Community Korporation
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum
44 Stegman Ln
Fenton, MI 48430
(248) 993-6282
Steppingstone School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
650 Church St, Rm 119
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 957-8200
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan include Interlochen Arts Academy, Detroit Country Day School, and Notre Dame Preparatory School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan?
17 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Michigan.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Michigan?
The average tuition cost is $26,926, which is higher than the Michigan private school average tuition cost of $10,168.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan?
Michigan private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Michigan?
39% of private schools with special program emphasis in Michigan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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