For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 12,403 students in Ann Arbor, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI 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.
Ann Arbor, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ann Arbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ann Arbor, MI (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.
Honey Creek Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2121.
High Point School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Progress Park
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2424.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
Rank: #2525.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
Central Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: PK-12
| 530 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Multicultural Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Grades: PK-9
| 191 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
Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Central Academy (1-4) (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
O'brien Day Treatment (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Stone School Unified Studies (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Way Academy - Flint Washtenaw Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Wisd Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI include Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Wines Elementary School. Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ann Arbor?
34 public elementary schools are located in Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ann Arbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ann Arbor include: Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School, Thurston Elementary School vs. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Tappan Middle School vs. Scarlett Middle School
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