For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,151 students in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Thurston are Clague Middle School and Thurston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor, MI include Clague Middle School and Thurston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor?
the neighborhood of Thurston, Ann Arbor public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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