The Grosse Pointe Academy is a co-ed independent school in Metro Detroit nurturing, challenging and inspiring children ages 2 1/2 to Grade 8. The Academy’s curriculum and learning environment nurtures, challenges, and inspires our students to develop into becoming... INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS EMPATHETIC LEADERS INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CITIZENS ACTIVE LISTENERS CRITICAL THINKERS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the Association of Independent Michigan Schools and the Educational Records Bureau. The Early School is a full member school of the American Montessori Society and is licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Human Services.