Best Manchester Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 351 students in Manchester, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MI are Riverside Intermediate School and Luther C Klager Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Manchester, MI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 E Main St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-9711
Gr: 3-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Luther C Klager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Ann Arbor St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-8321
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Manchester, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
710 East Main St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7442
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MI include Riverside Intermediate School and Luther C Klager Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manchester?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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