For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,817 students in Brighton, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,398 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Brighton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Brighton, MI are Hawkins Elementary School, Hornung Elementary School and Spencer Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brighton, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8900 Lee Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Grades: K-4
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Hornung Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4680 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Grades: K-4
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Road Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10639 Spencer Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Maltby Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Hartland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
687 Taylor Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2700
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2700
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Brighton High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,963 students
Rank: #77.
Hilton Road Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Hilton Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Scranton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8415 Maltby Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 890 students
Rank: #99.
Hartland Farms Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
581 Taylor Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2500
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2500
Grades: 4-6
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
Charyl Stockwelll Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #1111.
Charyl Stockwell High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1212.
Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7707 Conference Center Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #1313.
Bridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 South Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miller
Special Education School
850 Spencer
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Brighton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 State St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4400
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4400
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Wsc Academy - Brighton Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10355 Citation Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brighton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Brighton, MI include Hawkins Elementary School, Hornung Elementary School and Spencer Road Elementary School. Brighton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Brighton, MI?
14 public schools are located in Brighton, MI.
What percentage of students in Brighton, MI go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton, MI?
Brighton, MI public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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