For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,225 students in Auburn, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 212 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Auburn, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Auburn, MI are Bay City Western High School, Western Middle School and Auburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Auburn, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay City Western High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,033 students
Rank: #22.
Western Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Auburn, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2169 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 496-3430
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 496-3430
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Auburn, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Auburn, MI include Bay City Western High School, Western Middle School and Auburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
3 public schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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