Independent Schools in Michigan: Private schools in Grand Rapids, Christian high school, college preparatory programs for boys & girls, advanced placement, SAT / ACT college preparation courses, private education in Kent County
South Christian High School: Located in Grand Rapids, Kent County, near Lake Michigan in West Michigan, South Christian High School is a co-educational Christian high school for grades 9-12. It is a place where Christian values and principles are incorporated with rigorous academic study and extracurricular challenges to prepare students to be competent and contributing members of society. The school is located just south of the city of Grand Rapids drawing students from both suburban and rural areas.
Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and Michigan we offer college preparatory curriculum with advanced placmement courses in math, English and social studies, honors courses as well as college prep courses SAT and ACT. Equally important as the excellent academic education that is offered to our students is the spiritual emphasis to integrate into all courses and extracurricular activities. All faculty members are certified by the State of Michigan and more than half have both bachelors and a masters degree. They are dedicated to accomplishing our mission B to provide a Christ-centered education to our students.
Located in Warren, Macomb County in Michigan, St. Anne Catholic Grade School is a private co-educational Catholic school offering programs from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Anne Catholic School is committed to providing a faith-based environment of learning for all families who desire a Catholic education. Our goal is to supply a quality education to all families at an affordable price. At Anne Catholic School exists to teach and lead a student-centered Catholic school education.
A St. Anne education expects and seeks to integrate the spiritual, academic, athletic, and social development of all of our students so they become moral, faithful, disciplined, intelligent, respectful, professional and well rounded Catholic school students.Our curriculum integrates the spiritual, academic, athletic, and social development of all of our students. With this, we offer a challenging, yet fundamental curriculum that prepares students for grade school, high school, college, and beyond. We are confident that our students will evolve into responsible members of the community. We are accredited by the Leadership Council of the Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Associations.
- Programs from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Our curriculum offers art, computers, English, handwriting, math, music, physical education, reading, religion, science, social studies, Spanish, spelling and study skills
- IOWA Test of Basic Skills
- STS Placement Test for 8th graders
Located on 2 campuses in the Cleveland, Ohio, Laurel School is a nationally recognized, college preparatory, independent day school for girls from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Laurel School also offers a coeducational Early Childhood Center for 3 & 4 year olds.
Our students delight in intellectual and physical challenges and they develop bonds of friendship that last a lifetime. They are young women who become leaders in their colleges, work places, and communities.
- Co-ed Early Childhood Education (3 & 4 year olds)
- Pre-Primary
- Primary School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Arts
- Athletics
- College Guidance
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Orchard School is an independent, non-sectarian school for students in Preschool through Grade 8. Nine mothers who were committed to building an alternative elementary and middle school experience in Indianapolis founded Orchard in 1922.
The Orchard School’s mission is to develop and educate the whole child. As a progressive, non-sectarian, independent school, Orchard commits to advance each student’s academic success, self-confidence, open mindedness, ethical character, leadership, and love of learning.
The genesis of Orchard came from the writings and philosophy of John Dewey and the progressive school movement of the early 1900s. Today, Orchard continues to build upon its history and tradition of providing a progressive, child-centered education that puts the child's needs first.
Preschool, Elementary & Middle School Programs (Pre-K through 8th Grade)
Preschool through Grade 8 subjects include:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Dance
- Drama
- Health
- Multicultural Education
- Music
- Physical Education
- Spanish
- Technology
- Visual Arts
St Mary's Elementary Catholic School is your local source for educational and religious instruction, located in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan. Children are naturally inquisitive about the world around them and eager to learn. Mainstream education has often doused this love of learning. We aim to rekindle the fire. Our staff at Saint Mary's can provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of education and religious background specializing in promoting honesty, respect, helpfulness and kindness.
St. Mary's School offers a combination of superior service with innovative solutions designed to meet your children's educational needs. Our teachers focus on the specific needs of your child and can instill both the ability and the desire to learn. We will show your child the importance of education and its relevance to his or her own future and encourage your child to take responsibility for his or her learning. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing your child with a quality, faith-based education.
Pre-K through 8 grade with specific subjects, study skills, essay planning and examination technique. Pre-K Program for children ages 2 to 5 (all our teachers are trained and certified in early childhood development).
Prep Academy Schools in Ohio are private college preparatory schools offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten and first grade programs. We have locations serving Central Ohio in the Columbus, Ohio area, as well as Powell, Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Lewis Center, Polaris, Muirfield and Worthington, Ohio. We teach music, art, foreign language, physical education and computer classes at all age levels. Children attending range in age from 6 weeks through 6 years.
At Prep Academy Schools, the pursuit of knowledge and the development of responsible young people are the priorities.
- Foreign language, computer training, music, arts, physical education and after school programs.
- Our private Ohio prep schools include child development and enrichment programs such as summer camps, after school programs and year round prep school education.
Office of Gifted And Talented Education-MSU, Michigan
Courses / Programs
The Office of Gifted and Talented Education has been providing programming for academically able students for over 20 years. We offer academic year and summer programming for middle and high school students (grades 7 - 12).
All programs are instructed by MSU professors. Residential programs provide a 10:1 ratio of students to Resident Hall Assistant. Resident Assistants provide 24 hours supervision on students. Many programs include evening enrichment activities as well as use of campus facilities. Academic criteria must be met for each program. Partial scholarships are available.
Middle School:
- Math Science Technology at Michigan State University
- Crime Scene Investigations: The Forensic Science Program at Michigan State University
High School:
- Crime Scene Investigation: The Forensic Science Program at Michigan State University
- High Achievers
- China Adventure