For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 19,090 students in Ann Arbor, MI (there are , serving 5,111 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Ann Arbor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Ann Arbor, MI are Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ann Arbor, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ann Arbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ann Arbor, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Angell School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1608 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 Waldenwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Community High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eberwhite School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bach Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W Jefferson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Clague Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2616 Nixon Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1976
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1976
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 W Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Uriah H Lawton School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 S 7th St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2552 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2685 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Burns Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Slauson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 W Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
912 Barton Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1958
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1958
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Ann Arbor Open At Mack School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Miller Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Prairie St
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
John Allen School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2560 Towner Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Forsythe Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1985
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1985
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Tappan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2251 E Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Dicken Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2135 Runnymede Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Haisley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Duncan St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Huron High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Gralake Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Progress Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
Abbot School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2670 Sequoia Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1901
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1901
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Pittsfield School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Pattengill School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Crestland St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Carpenter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Central Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Scarlett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Gr: PK-K
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Gr: 1-4
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
O'brien Day Treatment (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Stone School Unified Studies (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Way Academy - Flint Washtenaw Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Wisd Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ann Arbor, MI include Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Community High School. Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Ann Arbor?
44 public schools are located in Ann Arbor.
What percentage of students in Ann Arbor go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Ann Arbor are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ann Arbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ann Arbor include: Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School, Thurston Elementary School vs. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Tappan Middle School vs. Scarlett Middle School
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