Best Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan
65 schools · 35 Elementary · 6 Middle · 14 High · 10 Other
Choosing a school in Ann Arbor?
Use this page to compare every school in Ann Arbor by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Angell School
Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Wines Elementary School
Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ann Arbor for 2026 are Angell School (9.4/10), Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School (9.3/10), and Wines Elementary School (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
65
44 public · 21 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$450,150
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
65
44 public · 21 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$450,150
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ann Arbor schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ann Arbor
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 65). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angell School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Wines Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Martin Luther King Elem School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Michigan Islamic Academy | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Community High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Logan Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Daycroft School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Eberwhite School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Bach Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $88,504
- Median home value
- $450,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 52%
69% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ann Arbor compares
Michigan rank
#30 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$89k
121% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
54
Education Snapshot
Ann Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor's school landscape spans 65 schools across 7 districts, with a level mix weighted toward elementary instruction — 35 elementary campuses feed into 6 middle schools and 14 high schools. The 54 scored schools carry an average MySchoolScout composite rating of 7.5/10, well above Michigan's state average of 6.2/10, placing Ann Arbor among the stronger-performing urban school markets in the state. Total enrollment runs approximately 22,781 students, with 4 charter schools rounding out the options alongside traditional district seats. The city's educational outcomes track closely with its socioeconomic profile: median household income of $95,037 runs 25% above the Michigan state median of $76,205, and 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a figure that shapes both school demand and the peer environment students enter. Families comparing districts should note that the 7.5 composite reflects genuine cross-district variation; individual school ratings within Ann Arbor range considerably above and below that mean.
About Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor's 37 ranked public schools average a 7.4 out of 10 — a score that signals citywide consistency, not just a handful of standout campuses. Twenty-three schools, 62% of the total, clear the 7-point mark. That's a system where strong performance is the rule, not the exception.
At the top, two high schools dominate. Skyline High School scores 9.7 out of 10, the highest mark among all 37 ranked schools in the city. Pioneer High School follows at 9.6. Parents with high school-age children have two elite options separated by a single tenth of a point — a practical tie at the top of the rankings.
Elementary families have comparable choices. Logan Elementary scores 9.2 and Bach Elementary scores 9.0, both placing in the top five citywide. High Point School, categorized as an "other" school type, lands at 9.1 — ranking fourth overall and signaling strong options outside the traditional school model.
The practical takeaway: Ann Arbor is one of those cities where parents face a high-quality baseline nearly everywhere, with a real gap between the top tier and the rest. A 7.4 system average means most assignment zones land families in solid schools. But the 9.7 to 9.0 range at the top is meaningful — parents willing to research attendance boundaries and alternative school options can access that upper tier. Focus research on high school zoning first, since Skyline and Pioneer represent the highest-stakes assignment decisions in the district. For elementary, Logan and Bach feeder zones are worth understanding early. High Point is worth a close look for families seeking options outside the standard track. With 62% of schools scoring 7 or better, Ann Arbor rewards even light research with a strong outcome.
Elementary Schools
35 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 288 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 599 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.3 |
| 3 | 416 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 4 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 5 | 374 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 |
| 6 | 368 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
| 7 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
| 8 | 222 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 8.6 |
| 9 | 249 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.5 |
| 10 | 424 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
Show all 35 elementary schools in Ann Arbor
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 661 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 640 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 743 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 | ||
| 4 | 612 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 | ||
| 5 | 629 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Ann Arbor Adventist Elementary
Private
10 students · 1st–7th | — | ||
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 509 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 1,271 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 1,635 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 1,683 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 792 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 218 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 347 students · 8th–12th | 5.3 |
| 8 | 4 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 9 | 90 students · 12th–12th | — |
| 10 | 17 students · 5th–12th | — |
Show all 14 high schools in Ann Arbor
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 559 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 49 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 278 students · Pre-K–10th | 3.5 | ||
| 4 | 1 students · 15–15 | — | ||
| 5 | 21 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 6 | 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 7 | 4 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Michigan Islamic Academy
Private
244 students · Pre-K–12th | 9.1 | ||
| 2 | Ann Arbor Academy
Private
79 students · 4th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | Clonlara School
Private
305 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.2 | ||
Schools in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan · 65 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$88,504
Median Home Value
$450,150
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
Population
162,828
College Educated
76%
Homeownership
52%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Community Profile
Ann Arbor has a median household income of $88,504. It is a well-educated community where 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $450,150, with a median rent of $1,557/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.0%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 35
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 14
- Other
- 10
Resources
School Districts (7)
Honey Creek Community School
1 school · 249 students
Central Academy
1 school · 559 students
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
1 school · 792 students
Multicultural Academy
1 school · 278 students
Michigan Department of Community Health
5 schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools
32 schools · 16,978 students
Washtenaw ISD
9 schools · 1,028 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Michigan
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan
How many schools are in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Ann Arbor has 65 schools, including 44 public and 21 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ann Arbor is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Ann Arbor on MySchoolScout is Angell School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ann Arbor on MySchoolScout is Angell School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Ann Arbor on MySchoolScout is Clague Middle School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Ann Arbor on MySchoolScout is Community High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Ann Arbor is served by 7 school districts: Honey Creek Community School, Central Academy, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Multicultural Academy, Michigan Department of Community Health, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Washtenaw ISD.
What is the education level in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
According to Census data, 76% of adults in Ann Arbor have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The median household income in Ann Arbor is approximately $88,504 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Yes, Ann Arbor has 21 private schools alongside 44 public schools. The top-rated private school is Michigan Islamic Academy with a score of 9.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ann Arbor is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.