Top Rankings
Ann Arbor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 11,323 students in Ann Arbor School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Ann Arbor School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ann Arbor School District are Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Wines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
16,740 Students
958,745 Students
# Teachers
1,154 Teachers
58,822 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ann Arbor School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
# American Indian Students
28 Students
6,642 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,263 Students
34,516 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,760 Students
84,947 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
2,258 Students
178,021 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
8,471 Students
600,854 Students
% White Students
51%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
806 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,955 Students
52,145 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,496
109,698
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,259
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,232
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,217
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,255
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,190
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,236
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,193
90,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,245
89,362
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,266
14,798
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,322
14,661
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,374
13,690
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,455
14,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,001
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,791 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,542 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$348 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$327 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,791
$18,370
Spending / Student
$19,542
$17,559
Best Ann Arbor School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Angell School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1608 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 Waldenwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Wines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Bach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W Jefferson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Eberwhite School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Clague Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2616 Nixon Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1976
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1976
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #77.
Uriah H Lawton School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 S 7th St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Burns Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Logan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2685 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Slauson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 W Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2004
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1111.
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
912 Barton Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1958
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1958
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1212.
Thurston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Prairie St
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1313.
Ann Arbor Open At Mack School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Miller Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Grades: K-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1414.
Tappan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2251 E Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1515.
Forsythe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1985
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1985
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1616.
John Allen School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2560 Towner Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1717.
Dicken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2135 Runnymede Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1818.
Haisley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Duncan St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1919.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Gralake Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2020.
Pittsfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #2121.
Abbot School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2670 Sequoia Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1901
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1901
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2222.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Crestland St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
Rank: #2323.
Carpenter School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Central Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2424.
Scarlett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary D Mitchell School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Pittsview Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1216
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1216
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clifford E Bryant Comm School
Magnet School
2150 Santa Rosa Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Grades: K-2
| 226 students
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