For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public middle schools serving 13,450 students in Washtenaw County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Washtenaw County, MI are South Arbor Charter Academy, Clague Middle School and Mill Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washtenaw County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Washtenaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washtenaw County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Rank: #1313.
Whitmore Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7430 Whitmore Lake Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2020.
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20500 Dutch Dr
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7333
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7333
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #2121.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #2222.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6885 Merritt Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #2323.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Geddes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 484-0118
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 484-0118
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2424.
Fortis Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Golfside Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8744 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #2828.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #2929.
Estabrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Grades: 1-8
| 282 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Global Tech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lcs Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #3232.
Ypsi Connected Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1696
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1696
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #3333.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #3434.
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
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a 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 middle schools in Washtenaw County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washtenaw County, MI include South Arbor Charter Academy, Clague Middle School and Mill Creek Middle School. Washtenaw County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Washtenaw County?
36 public middle schools are located in Washtenaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Washtenaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washtenaw County include: Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School, Global Tech Academy vs. East Arbor Charter Academy, Tappan Middle School vs. Scarlett Middle School
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