For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 10,943 students in Ypsilanti, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 241 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ypsilanti, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ypsilanti, MI are South Arbor Charter Academy, Washtenaw International High School and Early College Alliance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ypsilanti, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ypsilanti have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Washtenaw International High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Early College Alliance
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6885 Merritt Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Geddes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 484-0118
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 484-0118
Gr: K-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7425 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7004
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7004
Gr: 9-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Fortis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Golfside Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Arbor Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Hitchingham Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 961-9700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 961-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7074
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7074
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Childs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Bemis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7035
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7035
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8744 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Brick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7031
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7031
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Rawsonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 S Grove St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Lcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Global Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Gr: 1-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Estabrook Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Gr: 1-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Ypsi Connected Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1683
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1683
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Spencer Ln
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Actech High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Holmes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Gr: K-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Gee Compass Academy
Charter School
850 S Hewitt Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 369-9500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 369-9500
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Valley Womens
Alternative School
3511 Bemis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-9900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsfield Acres Academy
Charter School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 210-0660
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 210-0660
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ypsilanti, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2100 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Gr: 1-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
111 South Wallace Blvd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Gr: 1-5
1500 Stamford Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
1800 E. Forest Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 55%
2440 East Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
670 Onandago St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1633 Knowles Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Gr: 1-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
211 East Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
New Directions Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Roberto Clemente Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
181 Oregon Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Gr: PK-K | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-7252
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-7252
Gr: 9-12
235 Spencer Ln
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6003
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
855 Jefferson St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 794-0218
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 794-0218
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
105 North Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1300
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1076 Ecorse Rod
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 714-1210
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 714-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ypsilanti, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ypsilanti, MI include South Arbor Charter Academy, Washtenaw International High School and Early College Alliance.
How many public schools are located in Ypsilanti?
30 public schools are located in Ypsilanti.
What percentage of students in Ypsilanti go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ypsilanti are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ypsilanti?
Ypsilanti public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ypsilanti are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ypsilanti include: Global Tech Academy vs. East Arbor Charter Academy, Bishop Elementary School vs. Brick Elementary School, Erickson Elementary School vs. Holmes Elementary School
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