Best High Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 1,203 high schools with 511,139 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Michigan score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Michigan meet expectations.

1. International Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students

2. Community High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students

3. International Academy Of Macomb

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chippewa Valley Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students

4. Washtenaw Technical Middle College

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washtenaw Technical Middle College • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 776 Students

5. Airport Middle College

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students

6. Washtenaw International High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washtenaw Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students

7. East Lansing High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Lansing School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students

8. Skyline High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students

9. Wylie E Groves High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students

10. Northville High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2499 Students

Best Middle Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 668 middle schools with 306,615 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Michigan score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Michigan meet expectations.

1. Avondale Gifted And Talented Education

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avondale School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 277 Students

2. Dearborn Stem Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dearborn City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students

3. Blandford School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students

4. Boulan Park Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

5. Clague Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students

6. Washtenaw International Middle Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ypsilanti Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students

7. Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Warren Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students

8. Spring Lake Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 347 Students

9. Tappan Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students

10. Baker Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 1,970 elementary schools with 633,799 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Michigan score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Michigan meet expectations.

1. Gallimore Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students

2. Crestwood Accelerated Program

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crestwood School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 30 Students

3. Webster Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Livonia Public Schools School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 282 Students

4. Brown Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 583 Students

5. Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 601 Students

6. Countryside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 589 Students

7. Amerman Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students

8. Holmes Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 419 Students

9. Rosy Mound School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students

10. Jeffers Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Michigan

State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Michigan has a total population of 10,077,331 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Michigan

1,519,718

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Michigan.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

19.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

14.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Michigan.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Michigan.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,296 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Michigan Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Michigan

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Ohio

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wisconsin

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Illinois

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Virginia

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Iowa

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Minnesota

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
New York

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
District of Columbia

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations