Top 10 Best Ann Arbor Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,962 students in Ann Arbor, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI are Clague Middle School, Slauson Middle School and Honey Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ann Arbor, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ann Arbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ann Arbor, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Slauson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1019 W Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Tappan Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2251 E Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 21 students
Rank: #1111.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 17 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 629 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: PK-12
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Michigan Ave, Ste 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 8-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1616.
Multicultural Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Grades: PK-10
| 278 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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 2023)
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 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI include Clague Middle School, Slauson Middle School and Honey Creek Community School. Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Ann Arbor?
16 public middle schools are located in Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ann Arbor are often viewed compared to one another?

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