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Ann Arbor Area K-12 School Guide - Teens sitting in classroom

Ann Arbor K-12 School Guide for 2023-2024

Whether you have a child starting Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, are new to the area or just looking for a change, our  2023-2024 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. For convenience, we have a list of upcoming Kindergarten Roundups & other Elementary School Open Houses.

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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. My daughter’s April 2020 shadow day was cancelled because of COVID.

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Ann Arbor K-12 School Listings

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Honey Creek Community School

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: 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


Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Locations

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Get more information on Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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


Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor

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


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:


St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

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


Spiritus Sanctus

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


Mutlicultural Academy

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


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


Daycroft School

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


Arbor Preparatory High School

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
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St Paul Lutheran School

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


Greenhills School

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


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


St Francis of Assisi School

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


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


Summers-Knoll School

  • School Type: Private School
  • School Levels: Young 5s, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5), Middle School (6-8)
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South Arbor Charter Academy

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

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


Clonlara School

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

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


Father Gabriel Richard Catholic High School

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


Washtenaw Technical Middle College

  • School Type: Public Charter School
  • School Levels: High School (9-12)
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Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor

Locations

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


Community Day Care Kindergarten

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


Early College Alliance at EMU

  • 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:


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:


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


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


Emerson School

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


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:

Ann Arbor Preschool Guide

Where you looking for a preschool? Check out our 2022-2023 Preschool Guide.

Ann Arbor Preschool Guide - 2022-2023

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.

The 2024-2025 windows have not been announced yet (December 13, 2022). These were the 2022-2023 windows:

  • In District Transfer Only
    • January 8-February 14 – Young Fives Kindergarten, 9th & 10th at Pioneer, Skyline, & Huron, and IB-11th grade at Huron
    • TBA for other grades
  • In-District Transfer & School of Choice
    • Not yet announced

Other Public School Districts

Updates below are as of January 28, 2024

  • Dexter February 15-28 & July 15-26 – Young 5-8th grade, high school only for IB program
  • Ypsilanti – School of Choice for winter 2023-2024 open October 5, 2023-February 14, 2024. 2024-2025 information not yet available
  • Lincoln – 2024-2025 details not currently available
  • Milan – 2024-2025 details not currently available
  • Whitmore Lake – 2024-2025 Information not currently available

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