Best Schools in Taylor, Michigan
17 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Taylor?
Use this page to compare every school in Taylor 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.
Taylor High School
High · Taylor School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Quest Charter Academy
Elementary · Quest Charter Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Trillium Academy
Other · Trillium Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Taylor for 2026 are Taylor High School (6.6/10), Quest Charter Academy (6.5/10), and Trillium Academy (6.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 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
17
16 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
Median Home
$141,200
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
17
16 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
Median Home
$141,200
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 5.5/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Taylor schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Taylor
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Quest Charter Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Trillium Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Taylor Preparatory High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hoover Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Robert J West Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Taylor Exemplar Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Blair Moody Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Taylor Virtual Learning Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Kinyon Elementary School | 4.1 / 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
- 4.6/10
- Median household income
- $59,537
- Median home value
- $141,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Taylor compares
Michigan rank
#363 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$60k
81% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Taylor, Michigan
Taylor, Michigan has 16 ranked public schools, giving parents a meaningful pool to compare before committing to an address. The city's average school score sits at 5.2 out of 10, which signals performance below the national midpoint but with real variation across grade levels worth targeting.
The elementary tier offers the clearest upside. Bernice McDowell Elementary School scores 6.8 — the highest mark in the city — and stands well above the local average. Taylor Exemplar Academy earns a 6.3, making it the second-strongest elementary option. Parents searching for a solid K–5 start have two credible choices here, both meaningfully outperforming the city's 5.2 average.
Middle school performance holds up well. Hoover Middle School scores 6.5, the second-highest score in the entire city and the strongest result at any middle school level in Taylor. Robert J. West Middle School follows at 6.0. The spread between the city average and these two schools is wide enough that middle-grade school selection matters — a gap from 5.2 to 6.5 reflects real differences in measured student outcomes, not noise.
Taylor High School scores 6.0, matching the top middle schools but falling short of the elementary leaders. For families entering Taylor with older students, the high school sits above the city average but does not sustain the advantage that the best elementary and middle options establish. Parents planning a full K–12 path through Taylor will find performance front-loaded in the younger grades, with solid but not standout results at the secondary level. Comparing school-level test score trends and program offerings — especially at the middle and high school tiers — is the practical next move before choosing a specific neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 693 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 643 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 |
| 3 | 340 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 |
| 4 | 430 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 |
| 5 | 248 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
| 6 | 334 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.3 |
| 7 | 263 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.2 |
| 8 | 486 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.9 |
| 9 | 263 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.9 |
| 10 | 329 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.8 |
Show all 11 elementary schools in Taylor
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 527 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 637 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,402 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 420 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 3 | 293 students · 6th–12th | 4.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 665 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Taylor
Taylor, Michigan · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$59,537
Median Home Value
$141,200
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
Population
62,405
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Community Profile
Taylor has a median household income of $59,537. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $141,200, with a median rent of $1,036/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Taylor, Michigan
How many schools are in Taylor, Michigan?
Taylor has 17 schools, including 16 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Taylor, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Taylor is 4.6 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 Taylor, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Taylor on MySchoolScout is Taylor High School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Taylor, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Taylor on MySchoolScout is Quest Charter Academy with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Taylor, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Taylor on MySchoolScout is Hoover Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Taylor, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Taylor on MySchoolScout is Taylor High School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
How many school districts serve Taylor, Michigan?
Taylor is served by 5 school districts: Trillium Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Preparatory High School, Taylor School District.
What is the education level in Taylor, Michigan?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Taylor have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Taylor, Michigan?
The median household income in Taylor is approximately $59,537 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Taylor, Michigan?
Yes, Taylor has 1 private school alongside 16 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taylor, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Taylor is 21.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Taylor, 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.