Michigan is the #6 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,402,773 students across the 3,552 public schools for the 2023 school year (there are 901 private schools, serving 143,046 students). 91% of all K-12 students in Michigan are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Michigan is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
The top ranked public schools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Avondale Gifted And Talented Education and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 35% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MI) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
8%
Black
18%
White
65%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Michigan (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-7
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Rank: #44.
International Academy
Math: 93% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
42755 Romeo Plank
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crestwood Accelerated Program
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
7500 North Vernon St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-0425
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-0425
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #99.
Brown Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Amerman Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
847 North Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Best Michigan Public Schools by County (2023)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Michigan?
The top ranked public schools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Avondale Gifted And Talented Education and Webster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Michigan?
3,552 public schools are located in Michigan.
What percentage of students in Michigan go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Michigan are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Minority enrollment in Michigan is 35% (majority Black)
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