For the 2024-25 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 41,790 students in Washtenaw County, MI (there are 44 private schools, serving 6,086 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Washtenaw County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). Washtenaw County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Washtenaw County, 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.
Washtenaw County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Washtenaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washtenaw County (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.
Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Early College Alliance
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #88.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Pioneer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 W Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Washtenaw International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1414.
Heritage School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
290 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Grades: 4-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1515.
Harvest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Grades: K-3
| 435 students
Rank: #1616.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2552 N Maple Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-6515
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #1717.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1818.
Saline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Mill Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
Rank: #2222.
Saline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7190 N Maple Rd
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4601
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4601
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Chelsea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Wylie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Grades: 3-4
| 454 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Huron High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Livingston Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 839-6307
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 839-6307
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
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Washtenaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Ann Arbor Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 477-0340
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 477-0340
Grades: K-12
| 39 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
Ardis Renaissance Academy (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2100 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Grades: 1-5
| 293 students
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Grades: PK-2
| 368 students
2704 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Grades: K-2
| 373 students
Cassidy Lake Technical School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18901 Waterloo Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 48 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
111 South Wallace Blvd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Chelseamanchester Adult Ed. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 E. Washington Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cheney Academy (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1500 Stamford Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Grades: K-6
| 212 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
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Early School Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7265 North Ann Arbor Street
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1800 E. Forest Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
2440 East Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Grades: K-6
| 268 students
555 Mills Rd
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-8960
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 944-8960
Grades: K
| n/a students
2801 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
670 Onandago St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
1633 Knowles Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
Lincoln Redner Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Grades: 1-5
| 505 students
710 East Main St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7442
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7442
Grades: 5-8
| 341 students
Model Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8850 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7045
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7045
Grades: PK
| n/a students
New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
211 East Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
New Directions Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Grades: Inquire with school
| 22 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
275 North Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Roberto Clemente Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Grades: 9-12
| 79 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
181 Oregon Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Grades: PK-K
| 168 students
9036 East Mi State Road 36
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washtenaw County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Washtenaw County, MI include Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Wines Elementary School. Washtenaw County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Washtenaw County?
99 public schools are located in Washtenaw County.
What percentage of students in Washtenaw County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Washtenaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washtenaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washtenaw County include: Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School, Global Tech Academy vs. East Arbor Charter Academy, Thurston Elementary School vs. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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