For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,151 students in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thurston are Clague Middle School and Thurston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI include Clague Middle School and Thurston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor?
the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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