Top Rankings
Ann Arbor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 11,350 students in Ann Arbor School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Ann Arbor School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ann Arbor School District are Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Eberwhite School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,544 Schools
# Students
16,670 Students
953,641 Students
# Teachers
1,165 Teachers
58,885 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ann Arbor School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
51%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,878 is higher 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 $19,624 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$348 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$327 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,878
$18,510
Spending / Student
$19,624
$17,693
Best Ann Arbor School District Public Elementary Schools (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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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%
Rank: #2525.
Mary D Mitchell School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Pittsview Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1216
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1216
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
2150 Santa Rosa Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Gr: K-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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