For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,345 students in Dexter, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Dexter, MI are Mill Creek Middle School, Dexter High School and Wylie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dexter, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #33.
Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Grades: 3-4
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Grades: 5-6
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Grades: PK-2
| 767 students
Dexter, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Grades: PK-2
| 368 students
2704 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Grades: K-2
| 373 students
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
2801 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dexter, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Dexter, MI include Mill Creek Middle School, Dexter High School and Wylie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dexter?
7 public schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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