For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,713 students in Taylor, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 149 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Taylor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, MI are Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy and Trillium Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24745 Van Born Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26727 Goddard Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Trillium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15740 Racho Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Gr: K-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blair Moody Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taylor Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9540 Telegraph Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 668-2100
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 668-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Kinyon Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 Monroe Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Taylor High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Clarence Randall Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8699 Robert St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Holland Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22929 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Taylor Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20614 Pinecrest St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
9601 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Gr: 9-12
Taylor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25125 Eureka Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6597
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6597
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
14616 Duncan Street
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6593
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6593
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 72%
8882 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5793
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5793
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 12%
13505 J F Kennedy Dr
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1229
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1229
Gr: 10-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Johnson Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
20701 Wohlfeil St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-8376
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-8376
Gr: PK
9550 Monroe Boulevard
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-8348
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-8348
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
13500 Pine St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1227
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1227
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Titan Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9551 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5738
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5738
Gr: 8-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
6375 Inkster Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5813
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5813
Gr: K-3 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
24800 Hayes Street
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5816
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5816
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, MI include Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy and Trillium Academy.
How many public schools are located in Taylor?
16 public schools are located in Taylor.
What percentage of students in Taylor go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Taylor are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Taylor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taylor include: Clarence Randall Elementary School vs. Kinyon Elementary School, Kinyon Elementary School vs. Clarence Randall Elementary School, Taylor Exemplar Academy vs. Quest Charter Academy
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