The average student:teacher ratio in Michigan public elementary schools is approximately 16:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
4:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Apollo Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
2029 N Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1401 E Van Deinse St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Menominee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
1201 41st Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
100 Sioux Ave
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
346 Gratiot St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
(906) 289-4447
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
(906) 289-4447
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Harrison Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Haynor School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-6
1779 Haynor Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Milton C Porter Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Progress Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Wells Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
38211 County Road 426
Arnold, MI 49819
(906) 238-4200
Arnold, MI 49819
(906) 238-4200
Rank: #11 - 3011. - 30.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Early Childhood Programs And Services
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-5
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Michigan average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Michigan?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Michigan include Apollo Center, Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center and Special Education Services.
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