Discover Great Schools in Metro Detroit!

At Metro Parent, we know that choosing the right school is a difficult decision, and we are here to help! Along with our education advertising partners, we’ve got a list of great schools in Metro Detroit to guide you.

Whether you are looking for public, private or a school tailored for special needs, you’ll find it on this curated list. Take a look to discover a school where your child will thrive!

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Aim High School

Aim High is more than a school for our students — it is their community, their friends and teachers, their place to grow and be happy. A tuition-based, small private school with a proven educational model for students with learning and social differences, we honor those differences and provide individualized support and opportunities for students to thrive and excel academically, behaviorally and socially. 

Our safe and accepting environment offers students an academic and social experience that fosters strong teacher-student relationships, an atmosphere where students feel valued by adults and each other and personalized instruction that develops students’ abilities, talents and interests.

The Roeper School 

An internationally recognized leader in gifted education PreK­–grade 12, The Roeper School offers a highly individualized, inquiry-based program focusing on the whole child while uniquely accommodating the complexity of gifted students. Strong connections between Roeper students and teachers, and the respect for students’ choice and voice, transcend the bounds of a physical campus. 

Our approach offers the intellectual challenge gifted children crave and allows them to explore personal passions deeply and imaginatively. We value the voices of all members of our community and continuously work at creating an environment that is safe and welcoming to all — a place where everyone feels represented and heard.

Voted Best Private School and Best Preschool by Detroit Free Press Community Choice Awards.

Grosse Pointe Public School System

At the Grosse Pointe Public School System, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students, employees and families. We offer 27 advanced placement classes, 30 varsity sports, 120 high school teams and eight career and technical education programs. 

Our teachers are among the best in the state with 88% having a master’s degree or higher. We are proud to be GP!

Livonia Public Schools

Newly-renovated schools! New STEM pathway extension from K-12; New Early Childhood Center; Japanese Dual Immersion Elementary School (one of four in the U.S.); Full spectrum of special education programs from early childhood through age 26; Gifted and Talented programs grades 1-12; Early Middle College; Dual Enrollment; Career Technical Education programs; Creative and Performing Arts high school program; Global Education high school program; award-winning athletics and robotics programs. 

Macomb Intermediate School District

Provides Special Education Services to students with moderate to severe disabilities.

Mount Clemens Community Schools

Mount Clemens Community Schools is a fantastic learning, growth, play and dreaming environment. The schools are staffed with dedicated professionals, innovative teachers and motivated students collaborating to reach academic objectives. The staff consistently creates new programs to challenge students and enrich their educational journeys. 

A genuine sense of community pervades the schools, with students supporting one another and everyone contributing to family success. The district maintains small classes and offers CTE (Career and Technical Education) opportunities like HVAC, Construction, Broadcasting and Culinary and free after-school and summer enrichment programs.

Oakland VLAC (Virtual Learning Academy Consortium)

Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC) has been educating students virtually for over 10 years. We strive to ensure all of our students find success. We strongly believe the cornerstone to that success is the relationship between students and teachers. 

We offer gold-standard Michigan-aligned curriculums that can be personalized to fit each student’s unique learning needs. VLAC understands the importance of the partnership between the student, teacher, family and district. We work together to make your experience with us a positive and successful learning journey.

Royal Oak Schools

IB offerings for all students. Award-winning clubs, athletics, and performing arts. Special Education services for students from birth to 26. CTE opportunities. Social and emotional support for all students.

Southfield Public Schools

Discover the vibrant educational experience at Southfield Public Schools! Our 13 schools offer a robust college prep curriculum, exceptional programs and enriching activities. We educate students through two high schools, two middle schools, seven elementary and K-8 schools, one preschool and one learning center. 

We proudly offer the International Baccalaureate Programme for K-12 students and pre-advanced placement and advanced placement for 6-12th grade students. Our award-winning STEAM programs start in sixth grade and our dual enrollment program allows students to earn college credits at no cost. 

Our diverse English Language Learners program supports students and staff who speak 36 languages. Join us at Southfield Public Schools, where scholars are positioned for success!

Utica Community Schools

Utica Community Schools is Michigan’s second-largest school district. Whether your child shines in the classroom, on the field, on stage or even in the workshop, Utica Community Schools offers award-winning programs as unique as the students we care for. 

Our student-centered approach supports the whole child, both educationally and emotionally. Our schools are recognized for excellence at both state and national levels, with one of the top graduation rates in the country. 

As a school of choice, we accept students from across Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Lapeer and Wayne counties.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools

From virtual classes with live instructors, a credit recovery program to get high school students back on track and our award-winning career-technical courses designed to prepare students for the workforce, we offer a wide range of academic programming through various educational pathways to prepare students for college and careers through awareness, exploration and preparation.

Uplift Michigan Online School

Uplift’s core values are compassion, inclusivity, equity and transparency. This can be seen in all that we do. Uplift staff don’t judge our families. We serve and support them in every way we can. It makes everyday feel special. It has created a family atmosphere for our staff and students. 

Caring about a child’s basic needs and wanting them to feel accepted isn’t as common as it should be in education. It is common at Uplift, though.

Academy of the Sacred Heart

At Academy of the Sacred Heart, we find strength in a rich, caring tradition where character is built early and joy is part of every day. An independent school first established in Michigan in 1851, we belong to a global community of educational institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. 

Through the passage of time and generations of students, we’ve stayed true to our faith and our commitment to an educational experience that develops the whole person through mind, body and spirit. Whatever we face, we do it together. Be your best at Sacred Heart!

Brightmont Academy

Brightmont Academy is a fully accredited school that offers a one teacher/one student ratio with flexible scheduling and recovery credits. This allows the school to provide a flexible, customized one-to-one instructional approach to help each student reach their full potential, regain their educational footing in math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language and more while preparing for college and career. 

Plus, it offers rolling admissions, a year-round program and supportive teachers invested in helping each student become a more confident and successful learner.

Detroit Catholic Central High School

As one of the most well-rounded Catholic schools for young men in the Midwest, CC provides the resources of a large school district in a tight-knit community. Classes from basic through Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment engage students of all aptitude levels, and state-of-the-art facilities empower them to expand their horizons. 

With an incredibly successful athletic program, nationally-recognized esports, quiz bowl, robotics and DECA programs, and 30-plus student clubs, CC creates an environment where more than 90% of students are involved outside of the classroom and 100% of graduates are accepted to college. Transportation and tuition assistance work together to make this an accessible school for all motivated families.

Novi Christian Academy

We offer College Preparatory curriculum, AP and Honors classes, weekly chapel services, Dual Enrollment opportunities, Biblical integration in all subject areas. We are part of the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference and are thrilled to have a full range of instrumental, vocal, drama and visual arts offerings, National Honor Society and Student Government. All students receive an exemplary education with a lasting legacy.

St. Catherine of Siena Academy

As a Roman Catholic high school for young women, led by the laity, our mission at St. Catherine of Siena Academy is to nurture students in their authentic femininity as cherished daughters of God. Here, St. Catherine’s students flourish in a supportive community while pursuing their unique passions and interests. 

Our education goes beyond academics, weaving together moral values and standards of excellence to empower graduates to navigate the world with confidence and courage. St. Catherine Academy offers a robust college preparatory curriculum, featuring a wide array of honors and Advanced Placement courses. 

Central to our teaching philosophy is the Harkness method, fostering student-centered discussions reminiscent of Socratic teaching. Noteworthy aspects of our program include numerous dual-enrollment opportunities with Madonna University and other nearby colleges, facilitated by our collegiate block schedule. Furthermore, our rigorous science program provides eligible students with the opportunity to engage in pre-medicine internships.

Southfield Christian School 

Southfield Christian School is a premier Christ-centered, college preparatory, coeducational and accredited (ISACS/COGNIA/ACSI) school. We are ranked the No. 1 Christian High School in the State of Michigan 2023 and 2024 and the No. 1 Christian School in metro Detroit for the past six years in a row! (Niche.com) At the heart of Southfield Christian is our faculty. Teachers carry out the school’s mission through their innovative instruction, care and discipleship of students and by modeling what it looks like to answer and commit to God’s call. 

At SCS, we are committed to deliver both spiritual and academic excellence, training our students to examine each subject area through the lens of scripture. Students connect through shared experiences in weekly chapels, Science Olympiad, Spirit Week, athletics, musical concerts and school plays, to name a few.  High school students are offered over 13 AP classes, 4 Dual Enrollment on-site classes and over 25 extracurricular activities. 

Adhering to high standards, we prepare our students for admission to and success in a college of their choice. Pursuing Excellence for the Glory of God not only serves as our school’s motto, but the basis for the entire school program. 

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