Excellent
#37 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 8% of private schools
Emerson School
Elementary School · Ann Arbor, MI
A private elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5425 SCIO CHURCH RD, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Emerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,513
Median home value
$455,100
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Honey Creek Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Localbased Speced ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Emerson School is listed in Ann Arbor, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Emerson School
Emerson School is a private elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson School
What grades does Emerson School serve?
Emerson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Emerson School rank in MI?
Emerson School ranks #37 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Emerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Emerson School a private school?
Yes, Emerson School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Emerson School a religious school?
No, Emerson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Phone
- (734) 665-5662
- Area population (ZIP 48103)
- 54,635
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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