For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 students in Williamston, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Williamston, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI are Williamston Middle School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamston, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Williamston High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3939 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI include Williamston Middle School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamston?
4 public schools are located in Williamston.
What percentage of students in Williamston go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Williamston are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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