Private Schools in Maple City, Michigan

West Michigan Aviation Academy is a highly-specialized charter school founded by Dick DeVos that serves students from across Michigan with its unique aviation-focused STEM curriculum. Located at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, the school combines rigorous college preparatory academics with hands-on aviation and engineering education. Students can earn college credits, participate in flight training, and engage in project-based learning through partnerships with aviation industry leaders. The modern facility includes flight simulators, engineering labs, and traditional academic classrooms. Despite being a charter school, it operates with private-school-level specialization and resources, consistently earning high ratings for academic performance and student outcomes, making it a top choice for families in the broader western Michigan region.

Forest Hills Public Schools Academy is a highly-rated public school academy serving the western Michigan region with a reputation for academic excellence. While technically a public academy, it operates with private-school-level resources and programming, attracting families seeking premium education options. The school offers both International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement tracks, along with specialized STEM academies and performing arts conservatories. The 180-acre campus features modern classrooms, multiple science and computer labs, extensive athletic facilities, and dedicated arts spaces. With a focus on college preparation and holistic student development, the school maintains strong academic outcomes and high parent satisfaction ratings across the region.

The Roeper School is a nationally recognized independent school for gifted students serving the greater Detroit metropolitan area, including families from throughout Michigan. Founded by German educators who fled Nazi persecution, the school has maintained an 81-year legacy of excellence in gifted education. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with small class sizes (8:1 student-teacher ratio) and individualized learning plans. Their philosophy emphasizes educating the whole child through rigorous academics, extensive arts programs, and social-emotional development. The campus features state-of-the-art science labs, performing arts spaces, and athletic facilities. The school serves students from preschool through high school, with many graduates attending top-tier universities.