Michigan is the #7 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,395,053 students across the 3,542 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 145,325 students). 91% of all K-12 students in Michigan are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Michigan is 34%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 46%.
The top ranked public schools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Webster Elementary School and International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 35% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.")
(MI) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
9%
Black
18%
White
64%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (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.
International Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Crestwood Accelerated Program
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
7500 North Vernon St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-0425
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-0425
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (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: #99.
Amerman Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
847 North Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Rank: #1010.
International Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
42755 Romeo Plank
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Michigan Public Schools by County (2024)
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 International Academy.
How many public schools are located in Michigan?
3,542 public schools are located in Michigan.
What percentage of students in Michigan go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Michigan are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Minority enrollment in Michigan is 35% (majority Black)
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