Adrian Public Schools

785 Riverside Ave
Adrian, MI 49221-1467
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Adrian Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,685 students in Adrian Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Adrian Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
2,685 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Adrian Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#538 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
35%
33%
45%
32%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
56%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,309 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,861
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,309
$17,693

Best Adrian Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 E Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Adrian High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
785 Riverside Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-2181
Gr: 8-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
158 S Scott St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-8544
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Cherry St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9533
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Springbrook Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Springbrook Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0543
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2568 Airport Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-5082
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Michener Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Dawes Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adrian Public Schools?
Adrian Public Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,685 students.
What is the rank of Adrian Public Schools?
Adrian Public Schools is ranked #546 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian Public Schools?
56% of Adrian Public Schools students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adrian Public Schools?
Adrian Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Adrian Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,309 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,685 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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