Daycroft School in Ann Arbor, MI, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving grades PK through 6 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1969, the school enrolls 164 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 17 teachers.
Daycroft School has a high percentage of students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
The school holds memberships with the National Association of Independent Schools and other Montessori and regional independent school associations.
Daycroft School offers a casual dress code and serves families seeking a Montessori early childhood and elementary education in the Ann Arbor area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Daycroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Grade level tuition varies
Admissions Director
Michele Buchanan
Admissions Associate
Rose Kelley
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Daycroft School?
The application deadline for Daycroft School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school to Daycroft School is Veritas Christi Catholic High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christian Montessori School Of Ann Arbor (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5225 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 332-9600
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Little Folks Corner
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4850 Dexter Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 769-0944
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Dexter KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7220 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
Dexter, MI 48130
(833) 905-3276
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidsland Montessori School
Montessori School
2870 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-0113
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
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