Best Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
Washtenaw County, MI has 163 public schools (37 high, 20 middle, 87 elementary) serving 72,456 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Washtenaw County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
The top high schools in Washtenaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students
2. Northville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2499 Students
3. Saline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saline Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1605 Students
4. Skyline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
5. Washtenaw International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washtenaw Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
6. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
7. Dexter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
8. Pioneer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1700 Students
9. Salem High School
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Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1859 Students
10. Plymouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1931 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
The top middle schools in Washtenaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. Hillside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
3. Clague Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
4. Slauson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
5. Saline Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saline Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students
6. Mill Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 505 Students
7. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
8. Millennium Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lyon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1039 Students
9. Forsythe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
10. Tappan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
The top elementary schools in Washtenaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Luther King Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
2. Angell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 298 Students
3. Bach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
4. Harvest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saline Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 435 Students
5. Uriah H Lawton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
6. Thornton Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
7. Isbister Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
8. South Arbor Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Arbor Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 801 Students
9. Woodland Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saline Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 458 Students
10. Eberwhite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ann Arbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washtenaw County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washtenaw County, MI has a total population of 372,258 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washtenaw County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washtenaw County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washtenaw County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washtenaw County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washtenaw County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washtenaw County, MI
How many schools are in Washtenaw County, MI?
Washtenaw County, MI has 163 public schools: 37 high schools, 20 middle schools and 87 elementary schools, serving 72,456 students in total.
How do schools in Washtenaw County perform on state tests?
On average, 163 schools in Washtenaw County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Washtenaw County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washtenaw County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Washtenaw County
7 places in Washtenaw County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Ann Arbor (39)
- Ypsilanti (28)
- Saline (7)
- Dexter (6)
- Chelsea (4)
- Manchester (3)
- Whitmore Lake (3)
School districts (8)
- Ann Arbor Public Schools (31 schools)
- Ypsilanti Community Schools (12 schools)
- Saline Area Schools (7 schools)
- Washtenaw ISD (7 schools)
- Dexter Community School District (6 schools)
- Lincoln Consolidated School District (6 schools)
- Chelsea School District (4 schools)
- Manchester Community Schools (3 schools)