Top 10 Best Ann Arbor Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 18,715 students in Ann Arbor, MI (there are 33 private schools, serving 6,217 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Ann Arbor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). 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 Wines Elementary 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ann Arbor, MI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Angell School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1608 South University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 Waldenwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Wines Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Bach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 West Jefferson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Community High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 North Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Eberwhite School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Clague Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2616 Nixon Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1976
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 West Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #99.
Uriah H Lawton School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 South 7th St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1010.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4800 East Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2552 North Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #1212.
Burns Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1313.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2685 Traver Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1414.
Slauson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1019 West Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1515.
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
912 Barton Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1958
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #1616.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Prairie St
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1717.
Ann Arbor Open At Mack School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Miller Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1818.
Tappan Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2251 East Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1919.
Huron High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2727 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #2020.
Forsythe Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1655 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1985
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #2121.
John Allen School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2560 Towner Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2222.
Dicken Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2135 Runnymede Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2323.
Haisley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Duncan St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2424.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1735 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2525.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1735 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #2626.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
344 Gralake Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #2727.
Progress Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2828.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: #2929.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittsfield School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #3131.
Abbot School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2670 Sequoia Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1901
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #3232.
Pattengill School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Crestland Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961
Grades: 3-5
| 220 students
Rank: #3333.
Carpenter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Central Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #3434.
Scarlett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #3535.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
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Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Wisd Early On (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students

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 Wines Elementary 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, MI?
43 public schools are located in Ann Arbor, MI.
What percentage of students in Ann Arbor, MI go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Ann Arbor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor, MI?
Ann Arbor, MI public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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