Michigan is the #7 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,376,285 students across the 3,506 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are , serving 147,635 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Michigan is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 46%.
The top-ranked public schools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, and Avondale Gifted And Talented Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 37%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Michigan (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Rank: #33.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
42755 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Rank: #77.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Rank: #88.
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
27500 Cosgrove Dr
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-3171
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-3171
Rank: #99.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-12
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Rank: #1010.
Amerman Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
847 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
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This State (MI)
US
# Schools
3,506 Schools
100,795 Schools
# Students
1,376,285 Students
49,494,734 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
82,372 Teachers
3,241,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
State Average (MI)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
8,573 Students
477,337 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50,770 Students
2,755,585 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
125,660 Students
14,721,043 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
244,374 Students
7,323,773 Students
% Black Students
18%
15%
# White Students
871,592 Students
21,491,186 Students
% White Students
63%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1,208 Students
185,312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73,214 Students
2,514,798 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (MI)
Total Revenue (23-24)
$25,476 MM
Spending (23-24)
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (23-24)
$18,510
Spending / Student (23-24)
$17,693
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County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked public schools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, and Avondale Gifted And Talented Education.
How many public schools are located in Michigan?
3,506 public schools are located in Michigan.
What percentage of students in Michigan go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Michigan attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Minority enrollment in Michigan is 37%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Michigan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Michigan include: Pardee School vs. Polk Elementary School, Elmer A Knopf Learning Center vs. Marion D Crouse Instr Center, Ashley Elementary School vs. Breckenridge Elementary School
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