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Ann Arbor K-12 School Guide for 2025-2026

Whether you have a child starting Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, are new to the area or just looking for a change, ourΒ 2025-2026 Ann Arbor K-12 School Guide will help you find the right fit. Thank you to the Schools who purchased upgraded listings.

Elementary School Information Sessions

Attending an Open House is one of the best ways to learn about a preschool.Β For convenience, we have a list of upcoming Kindergarten Roundups & other Elementary School Open Houses. We are continuing to update for 2025-2026. We have reached out to several local districts who do not yet have information listed.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Date/TimeEvent
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May 7, 2025
6:00pm-7:00pm
Woodland Meadows Y5 & K Building Walkthrough
at Woodland Meadows Elementary, Saline MI

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Date/TimeEvent
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May 14, 2025
6:00pm-7:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Y5 & K Building Walkthrough
at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Saline Michigan

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Date/TimeEvent
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May 21, 2025
6:00pm-7:00pm
Harvest Y5 & K Building Walkthrough
at Harvest Elementary School, Saline Michigan

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High School Information Sessions

Attending an Open House is one of the best ways to learn about a high school. Several high schools offer the opportunity for an 8th grader to shadow a freshman. My friends whose kids have done this highly recommend it. They do book quickly so make sure to book early.

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Ann Arbor K-12 School Listings

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Saline Area Schools



Huron Valley Catholic School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Half Day Kindergarten, Religious


Spiritus Sanctus

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Clonlara School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Father Gabriel Richard Catholic High School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Early College Alliance at EMU

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Summers-Knoll School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Emerson School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Hebrew Day School

  • School Type:
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Central Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Ann Arbor Public Schools

Locations

Get more information on Ann Arbor Public Schools

  • School Type: Public School District
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: International Baccalaureate, Virtual


South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Michigan Islamic Academy

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5)
  • Special Programs: Montessori, Religious


Greenhills School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Washtenaw International High School (WIHI) & Middle Academy (WIMA)

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: International Baccalaureate


Honey Creek Community School

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Daycroft School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Montessori


Whitmore Lake Public Schools

  • School Type: Public School District
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: Montessori


Washtenaw Technical Middle College

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


WSC Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Arbor Preparatory High School

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


St Francis of Assisi School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Religious


St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Locations

No locations listed

Get more information on Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


East Arbor Charter Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


South Arbor Charter Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


St Paul Lutheran School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs: Religious


Fortis Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Washtenaw Christian Academy

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs: Homeschool Partnership, Religious


Global Tech Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor

Locations

No locations listed

Get more information on Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
  • Special Programs:


Mutlicultural Academy

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
  • Special Programs:


Community Day Care Kindergarten

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Kindergarten
  • Special Programs:

Ann Arbor Preschool Guide

Where you looking for a preschool? Check out our Preschool Guide.

2023-2024 Ann Arbor Preschool Guide

If you have a child who will be 3-5 this fall, it is time to start looking for preschools for theΒ 2023-2024 school year.Β Thank you also to the Preschools who purchased upgraded listings. Gather Preschool Information In choosing a preschool, it is a good time to consider what features are important to you. The preschools on […]

Lotteries, In-District Transfer & School of Choice

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Lotteries are used for Ann Arbor Open (K-8) and Community High School. Both schools are in high demand. In-District Transfer allows district residents to apply to a school other than their home school. School of choice allows non-district residents to attend Ann Arbor Public Schools.

There are typically several windows for In-District Transfer and School of Choice. At the close of each window, applicants are notified of their assignment. It is always best to apply in the early rounds. I know my daughter’s guidance counselor said that in 2019-2020 Pioneer was the only one of the 3 comprehensive high schools to close to transfers. COVID did change the procedures for IDT and School of Choice, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

As of February 3, only the First 2 In-District Transfer Window has been announced. Details on that and 2024-2025 dates for future windows are below:

  • In District Transfer Only
    • January 7-February 13, 2025 – Young Fives Kindergarten, 9th & 10th at Pioneer, Skyline, & Huron, and IB-11th grade at Huron
    • February 25-March 31, 2024 – Definitely grades K-8, Likely Y5s & grades 9-11
  • In-District Transfer & School of Choice
    • (Dates for 2024-2025 school year) April 16-May 10 – Young 5s-10th plus IB at Huron for 11th
  • School of Choice Only
    • (Dates for 2024-2025 school year) May 29-June 27
    • (Dates for 2024-2025 school year) July 25-August 8

Other Public School Districts

Updates below are as of January 8, 2025 for the 25-26 school year.

  • Dexter February 17-28 & July 14-28, 2025 for 2025-2026 – Young 5-8th grade, high school only for IB program
  • Whitmore Lake – School of choice opens on February 17 for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Saline – Tentatively April 7-May 6, 2025 .School of choice for 2024-25 was April 8-May 7
  • Ypsilanti – School of Choice for winter 2024-2025 open October 3, 2024-February 12, 2025. 2025-2026 information not yet available
  • Lincoln – School of Choice for winter 2024-2025 open through February 12, 2025. No 2025-2026 information yet.
  • Milan – School of Choice for winter 2024-2025 open through January 24, 2025. No 2025-2026 information yet.

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