This is school as it should be.
Greenhills is an independent, coeducational school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and students are known, seen, and inspired every day. We believe in the transformational power of great teaching and the lasting impact of a community that truly cares.
Here, learning is not bound by a single methodology or the bureaucracy of larger systems. Instead, our talented faculty meet students where they are, challenging them to stretch, explore, and grow into the best versions of themselves.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 2 campuses
- 800+ students in JK through 12th grade
- 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- 16 student average class size
- 51% of students self-identify as non-white
- ~70% of faculty have advanced degrees
These numbers tell part of our story, but the real Greenhills experience is found in classrooms alive with discussion, in the laughter echoing from our hallways, and in the quiet confidence of students discovering who they are and who they hope to become.
Mission-Driven, Since 1968
Our mission has anchored us since the beginning, and it continues to guide how we learn, how we lead, and how we live in community with one another.
GREENHILLS MISSION
Within a community of belonging, Greenhills School inspires and challenges students to be curious, think deeply, explore creatively, act with empathy, and better the world.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Greenhills was founded in the late 60s by seven intrepid families who wanted an exceptional learning environment for their children; one that paired academic rigor with care for the whole student. In their proposal to the State Board of Education, they wrote:
“Greenhills School will endeavor to focus on each student as an individual and to advance his education by means particularly suited to his interests, abilities and level of development…. More specifically, the purposes of Greenhills School will be to stimulate youngsters to develop their individual talents and capabilities to the utmost, to help them learn through well-rounded school experience to work effectively with other people, and to aid them to acquire character, judgment, social awareness and concern, and a sound set of values about themselves and the world in which they live.”
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In 1967 ground was broken on our original 9,600 square feet of teaching and gathering space, including the iconic Green Forum, now referred to as the All-School Forum. Designed by Alden B. Dow, the school was constructed just north of the Huron River on a 30-acre rolling estate known as “Greenhills” by its former owner, the Earhart family. Greenhills opened in the fall of 1968, welcoming 64 students in grades 7, 8, and 9 as well as 11 faculty members. Greenhills added 6th grade in 1974 when Michigan schools shifted the starting grade for middle school. It expanded its educational offerings again in 2026 with the addition of grades K through 5 and a new lower school campus at 2203 Platt Road. The original campus that is home to the middle school and upper school program was named the Earhart Campus, and the campus where the lower school program operates was named the Arbor Hills Campus. Over the years, we have expanded our programs, grown our campus, and evolved our curriculum to meet the needs of our students and the challenges of a changing world. Throughout, we have remained steadfast in our focus on helping each student reach their full, one-of-a-kind potential as part of this amazing educational community. |
COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
From the school's founding, Greenhills has been committed to being an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in every form
Diversity Statement: Greenhills believes deeply in the dignity of each human being and the importance of nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We strive to create an environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, where differences are celebrated, and where students learn to engage thoughtfully with the world and each other. We know this work is ongoing, and we approach it with humility, honesty, and hope.
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Independent by Design
Greenhills is an independent school, which means we don’t receive any state or federal funding—not for salaries, benefits, financial aid, or any other expenses. Instead, tuition accounts for more than 93 percent of the annual budget. That independence is what allows us to decide what to teach, how to teach, and what best serves our students and our mission.
Two Campuses. One School.
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Ranked One of the Top Schools in the Country
Year after year, Greenhills has been ranked one of the very best school in the country by Niche.com. We have an A+ rating overall, and Greenhills is one of only two schools in the state of Michigan to be ranked in the top 100 nationally.
In Michigan
In the United States
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School Leadership
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
| NEDA MIRAFZALI RYAN '03 President |
D. WILLIAM PUMPHREY Treasurer |
PETER B. FAYROIAN |
GEOFFREY CHATAS '81 |
| DENISE FAIR RAZO '01 | KIFF HAMP '04 | JEFF KERSTEN | TED LAWRENCE '04 |
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JEFFREY LOOMANS '85 |
PREETI MALANI |
LEELA MIRAFZALI HAMP ’07 |
ROBERT WANG '05 |
