Ann Arbor Public Schools School District
School District · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
32
21 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,600
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
32
21 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,600
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Ann Arbor Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ann Arbor Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Angell School
Ann Arbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
Ann Arbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Luther King Elem School
Ann Arbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#33 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,600
+$5,017 vs Michigan median
District size
16,978 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Ann Arbor Public Schools ranks #33 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Ann Arbor Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Angell School (9.4/10), Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School (9.3/10), and Martin Luther King Elem School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 32). "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 | Martin Luther King Elem School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Wines Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Community High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Logan Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Clague Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Eberwhite School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Bach Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Skyline High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools is a Ann Arbor, Michigan school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 16,978 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $19,600 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Ann Arbor Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Angell School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ann Arbor Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.1% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools
32 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ann Arbor
- Total Enrollment
- 16,978
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,222
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Ann Arbor Public Schools has 32 schools in total — 21 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ann Arbor Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Ann Arbor Public Schools is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $19,600 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ann Arbor Public Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Angell School is the highest-rated school in Ann Arbor Public Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Across schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ann Arbor Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Ann Arbor Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.0%
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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.
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