The most important factor in your child’s education is ensuring they are in an environment where they can truly thrive.
At Emerson, we provide a dynamic and nurturing curriculum for students from Young Fives through 8th grade, designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our approach tailors education to each child’s unique strengths, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive, joyful setting. Our admissions process is thoughtfully designed to ensure Emerson is the right fit for your child, so that they can flourish and reach their full potential within our vibrant, engaging community.

1. Schedule A School Visit
The best way to learn more about our school is by taking a tour. Sign up for an Individual Tour, a Small Group Tour, or a Young Fives/Kindergarten Info Session.
2. Submit an Application
It only takes a few minutes to complete the Emerson application. You can save your progress and return later, monitor the status of your application, and review your application anytime. There is a $60 non-refundable application fee, but if this creates a financial hardship, please contact us at admissions@emerson-school.org.
The application for the upcoming school year is available online beginning on September 30th.
3. Checklist Items
Once we receive your application, a checklist of items will appear in your parent portal. Request or upload academic records through the portal.
4. Attend A Classroom Visit
One of the final steps in the application process is the Classroom Visit.
5. Decision
Admissions decisions are shared in mid-March, after families have been notified about financial aid decisions in February. Any applications received after decisions have been made will be considered on a rolling basis, as space allows.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Because of small class sizes, many grades reach capacity, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure your child is considered for admission. Emerson is a rolling enrollment school, so there is no cutoff date for applications.
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be considered as long as space is available. For more information about our admissions process, please call Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Siena at (734) 665-5662, ext. 303, or email her at jsiena@emerson-school.org.

The mission of Emerson School is to provide a dynamic and nurturing learning environment that fosters empathy, communication, creativity, leadership, and above all, a lifelong love of learning.
We fulfill our mission with small class sizes, by providing individualized attention across a broad and rich, student-centered curriculum and through a committed, talented team of educators who help children achieve sustained academic success.
Emerson School welcomes students of all races, colors, national and ethnic origins, genders, sexual orientations, religions, family statuses, and socio-economic statuses to enjoy all rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to students. The school does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, family status, or socio-economic status in its educational policies, admissions, financial aid programs, or other school-administered programs.
