Ask any parent: Deciding on the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. With so many schools in Metro Detroit to choose — public, charter, private and more — it might seem daunting to find the perfect place for your child to learn and grow.
But don’t worry! With help from Metro Parent’s education advertising partners, we’ve compiled a curated list of schools in Metro Detroit to suit a variety of preferences and needs. It’s all about making sure your child is happy, learning well and getting ready for a bright future.
Aim High School
Teachers and staff at Aim High School know that students with learning and social skill challenges perform better when they trust the teachers and students around them. That’s why this Farmington Hills tuition-based private school for sixth to 12th grade students succeeds in building strong relationships with students in a small, close-knit learning environment. Through a trust-building mentor relationship, students feel seen and heard, many for the first time in their school experiences. Read what students say about how attending Aim High School has changed their lives, helped them build communication and life skills and grow to be the successful citizens they are today.
Brightmont Academy-Birmingham
In addition to year-round education programs, Brightmont Academy-Birmingham offers a transformative summer experience for students from PreK to 12th grade, providing enrichment, credit recovery and one-to-one instruction. Brightmont meets the individual needs of each student, whether they’re looking to advance academically, recover credits or enhance key academic skills like reading, writing and math. With a flexible schedule that accommodates other summer activities, Brightmont’s personalized approach ensures students can achieve their academic and personal goals without compromising on fun or family time. From kindergarten readiness to AP courses and ACT/SAT prep, Brightmont Academy is dedicated to preventing the summer slide and preparing students for a successful year ahead.
Grosse Pointe Public School System
Kindergarten is an essential step in helping children transition from daycare or preschool. But what if your child isn’t quite ready for traditional kindergarten? In these cases, the Young Fives program with GPPSS offers a perfect bridge between preschool and kindergarten. As a district, GPPSS offers a comprehensive range of programs to achieve educational excellence and help children and teens grow into their full potential, including two Grammy Award-winning music programs and two Spartan Award-winning student newspapers, as well as seven National Blue Ribbon schools. Find out more about how GPPSS can foster your child’s development.
The Roeper School
Your gifted child deserves a student-centered school where classroom work is assessed individually and curriculum methods are continually adapted based on strengths and areas of needed improvement. At The Roeper School, the PreK-12 independent school for gifted children with campuses in Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, learning is experiential and interdisciplinary. Students are encouraged to share their mastery of subject matter in various ways from dramatic interpretation to classroom presentation to written essay. In preparation for the next step in life, students engage in projects requiring real-world problem solving, applying their knowledge as well-rounded, socially conscious citizens.
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is a K-12 public charter school that is part of the nationally renowned Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP). The school is completely free, and there are no requirements for enrollment except residency in the state of Michigan. To best help students dictate their future, KDIA provides a rigorous, standards-based educational program that is delivered in a nurturing, positive and joyful environment that fosters a love for learning.
