For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,453 students in Trenton, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 448 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Trenton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, MI are Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Patrick Henry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Trenton, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16400 Carter Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2230
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2230
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Henry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24825 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Grades: 8-9
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-8700
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Charlton Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #77.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Bates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22811 Gudith Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2217
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2217
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Erving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24175 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2212
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2212
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Ai Center Frcs Frhs Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25600 Seneca St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Ai Center Frcs Simpson Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
24900 Meadows Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Trenton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2271 Grange Road
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-5233
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-5233
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
19370 Vreeland Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
3700 Benson St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-6711
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-6711
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trenton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, MI include Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Patrick Henry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
12 public schools are located in Trenton.
What percentage of students in Trenton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Trenton are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Trenton include: Erving Elementary School vs. Frank E Weiss Elementary School, Richard C Hedke Elementary School vs. Jesse L Anderson Elementary School, Frank E Weiss Elementary School vs. Hunter Elementary School
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