For the 2025-26 school year, there are 75 public elementary schools serving 27,964 students in Washtenaw County, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Washtenaw County, MI are Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Eberwhite School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washtenaw County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washtenaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washtenaw County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Angell School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1608 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 Waldenwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1940
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eberwhite School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Soule Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1934
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Bach Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W Jefferson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1949
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Gr: K-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Clague Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Uriah H Lawton School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 S 7th St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1946
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2685 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1807
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Heritage School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
290 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Gr: 4-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Burns Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Saline Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7190 N Maple Rd
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4603
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4603
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Slauson Middle School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Ann Arbor Open At Mack School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Miller Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1910
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Prairie St
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-1970
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Beach Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Gr: 3-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
John Allen School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2560 Towner Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Livingston Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Forsythe Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Tappan Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
South Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Pierce St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Dicken Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2135 Runnymede Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1928
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
229 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Gr: K-3 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Gr: K-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Haisley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Duncan St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1937
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Gr: 5-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Gralake Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1953
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3232.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
High Point School
Special Education 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
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1077 Barker Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
Progress Park
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Washtenaw County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: PK-K
2100 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Gr: 1-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2704 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: K-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Cassidy Lake Technical School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18901 Waterloo Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 89%
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Gr: 1-4
111 South Wallace Blvd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Gr: 1-5
Chelseamanchester Adult Ed. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 E. Washington Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
1500 Stamford Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6753
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
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
Gr: PK
1800 E. Forest Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8325
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 55%
2440 East Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8275
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2801 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Gr: PK
670 Onandago St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6553
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1633 Knowles Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 961-6703
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Gr: 1-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
710 East Main St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7442
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7442
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
211 East Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
New Directions Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Roberto Clemente Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
181 Oregon Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 481-8295
Gr: PK-K | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
9036 East Mi State Road 36
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Gr: 6-12
Washington Street Education Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Washington St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Gr: PK
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washtenaw County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washtenaw County, MI include Angell School, Martin Luther King Elementary School and Eberwhite School. Washtenaw County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washtenaw County?
75 public elementary schools are located in Washtenaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Washtenaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washtenaw County include: Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School, Thurston Elementary School vs. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Pittsfield School vs. Carpenter School
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