For the 2025 school year, there are 114 blue ribbon public schools serving 48,665 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Dearborn Stem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Gr: 1-6 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 student Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Gr: K-4 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Amerman Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
847 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Bemis Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3571 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9770 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3541 Jack Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
46811 8 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2150
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2150
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8200 Eastern Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6900
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6900
Gr: K-4 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
509 Willow Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Community High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5625 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Boulan Park Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3570 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,539 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Wattles Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Ellenboro Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Winn Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 E Blanchard Rd
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Wass Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Novi Woods Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25195 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Gr: K-4 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Lakeside School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Lewis Maire Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and Dearborn Stem Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Michigan?
114 blue ribbon public schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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