5,163
Preschools
3,706
Elementary Schools
2,424
Middle Schools
1,890
High Schools
3,469
Public District Schools
4,499
Private Schools
8,398
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Michigan based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Michigan at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Michigan offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Michigan
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Detroit Public Schools Community District
48,548 students | DETROIT, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools -
Utica Community Schools
25,744 students | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 38 schools -
Dearborn City School District
20,128 students | DEARBORN, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students | ANN ARBOR, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 32 schools -
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
16,294 students | PLYMOUTH, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Michigan
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Parent / Guardian
June 14, 2025
Im actually a parent who is writing a review instead of a current or former student. This is is a GREAT school. My child has excelled here and the school does everything it can to ensure the needs... More
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Dowagiac Middle School
Current student
June 13, 2025
This school made me dread going everyday, the teaching is TERRIBLE they require us to copy down their note instead of actually teaching. The students here an extremely rude and unwelcoming. The office... More
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Byron Center West Middle School
Current student
June 13, 2025
This school has some of my favorite teachers but also some of my least favorite (a sixth grade geography teacher, but he is retiring this year). I can agree one of the office ladies is rude. For... More
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Lakeshore Middle School