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7.5 avg / 10

Ann Arbor Public Schools School District

School District · Ann Arbor, Michigan

Students: 16,978
Teachers (FTE): 1,222
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

32

21 elem, 5 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,600

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#43 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,600

+$5,017 vs Michigan median

District size

16,978 students

Much larger than Michigan median

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 7.5/10, Ann Arbor Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Skyline High School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Ann Arbor Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 60.1%
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ELA Proficiency 65.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools with test data.

District Details

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 7.5/10. 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?

Skyline High School is the highest-rated school in Ann Arbor Public Schools with a composite score of 9.6/10.

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 60.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. 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 7.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
60.1%
ELA Proficiency
65.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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