How much does private school cost in Ann Arbor?

Private school in Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year in 2026 — 16% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,200/year; independent and prep schools average $22,200/year. Ann Arbor has approximately 120 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Ann Arbor for 2026?

Ann Arbor private school tuition ranges from $5,600 to $17,000/year. The city average is $10,400/year ($867/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,200/year; top independent day schools can reach $17,000+.

How does Ann Arbor private school cost compare to the national average?

Ann Arbor private school tuition averages $10,400/year, which is 16% below the national average ($12,350/year). Ann Arbor sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Ann Arbor?

The most affordable private schools in Ann Arbor are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,200/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Ann Arbor 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Ann Arbor?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Ann Arbor's average of $10,400/year, a household income of $87,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Ann Arbor average $10,400/year. 16% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,200/year; independent schools average $22,200/year.

City Average

$10,400

per year

Monthly Est.

$867

per month

Private Schools

120

in Ann Arbor

vs National

-$1,950

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Ann Arbor (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$8,800/yr

~$733/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$10,400/yr

~$866/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$12,500/yr

~$1,041/mo

Tuition by School Type in Ann Arbor

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,200/yr

-10% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$22,200/yr

-11% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$10,400/yr

-16% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Ann Arbor

Starting From

$5,600

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$10,400

Typical school

Top End

$17,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Ann Arbor private schools fall between $5,600 and $17,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Ann Arbor: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Greenhills School	$24,800	Independent	6–12
Father Gabriel Richard High School	$12,400	Catholic	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.