The average student:teacher ratio in Michigan public elementary schools is approximately 16:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
4:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
720 N Kinney Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Bois Blanc Pines School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
100 Sioux Ave
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1401 E Van Deinse St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4826
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4826
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Legacy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Menominee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
1201 41st Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
milton c porter Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Pathway School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Edison
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
High Point School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Juvenile Care Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 4-12
3712 E Ashman St
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Midland, MI 48642
(989) 837-6098
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Rank: #22 - 5422. - 54.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
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