For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,831 students in Williamston, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Williamston, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI are Williamston High School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamston, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3939 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Grades: 3-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Williamston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Magnet School
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, MI include Williamston High School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Williamston?
4 public schools are located in Williamston.
What percentage of students in Williamston go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Williamston are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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