Public schools in Ann Arbor, MI
42 open public schools with an address in Ann Arbor, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,632
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Ann Arbor public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Ann Arbor, MI: 23 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 5 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,632 students, an average of 444 per school. The largest campus is Huron High School (1,696 students), and the largest elementary school is Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School (614).
Ann Arbor Public Schools operates the most schools here (32), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Public school district
32 schools in Ann Arbor
Washtenaw ISD
Specialized public school district
6 schools in Ann Arbor · 9 total
Central Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ann Arbor
Honey Creek Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ann Arbor
Multicultural Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ann Arbor
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ann Arbor
Elementary schools in Ann Arbor
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 315 | 12.3:1 | |
| Angell School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 294 | 16.6:1 | |
| Ann Arbor Open at Mack School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–08 | 508 | 14.9:1 | |
| Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–08 | 614 | 14.3:1 | |
| Bach Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 334 | 15.9:1 | |
| Burns Park Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 477 | 16.4:1 | |
| Carpenter School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 363 | 14.5:1 | |
| Clifford E Bryant Comm School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–02 | 200 | 11.1:1 | |
| Dicken Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 320 | 17.1:1 | |
| Eberwhite School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 353 | 15.7:1 | |
| Haisley Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 400 | 14.2:1 | |
| Honey Creek Community School Honey Creek Community School · Charter | KG–08 | 236 | 11.1:1 | |
| John Allen School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 401 | 14:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 258 | 11.9:1 | |
| Logan Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 349 | 14.5:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Elem School Ann Arbor Public Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 15.5:1 | |
| Mary D Mitchell School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 372 | 13.2:1 | |
| Pattengill School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 03–05 | 206 | 11.8:1 | |
| Pittsfield School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 230 | 11.7:1 | |
| Thurston Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 506 | 15.7:1 | |
| Uriah H Lawton School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 422 | 16.1:1 | |
| Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Washtenaw ISD · Special Education School | PK–08 | 4 | 0.8:1 | |
| Wines Elementary School Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 465 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Ann Arbor
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clague Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 696 | 18.7:1 | |
| Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 635 | 18:1 | |
| Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 13.5:1 | |
| Slauson Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 729 | 17.3:1 | |
| Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 695 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Ann Arbor
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community High School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 513 | 15.1:1 | |
| Correctional Services Ann Arbor Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 3 | 15:1 | |
| Huron High School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,696 | 16.7:1 | |
| Pathways To Success Academic Campus Ann Arbor Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 162 | 14.3:1 | |
| Pioneer High School Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,671 | 17.9:1 | |
| Skyline High School Ann Arbor Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,237 | 17.6:1 | |
| Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs Washtenaw ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 16 | 4:1 | |
| Washtenaw Technical Middle College Washtenaw Technical Middle College · Charter | 09–12 | 821 | 31.9:1 | |
| Young Adult Programs Washtenaw ISD · Special Education School | 12–12 | 87 | 5.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ann Arbor
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy Central Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 509 | 14.1:1 | |
| High Point School Washtenaw ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 51 | 2.8:1 | |
| LocalBased SpecEd Programs Washtenaw ISD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 13 | 2:1 | |
| Multicultural Academy Multicultural Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 324 | 15.6:1 | |
| Progress Park Washtenaw ISD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 20 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.3%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black12.3%
- Asian12.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 42 Ann Arbor schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,632 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ann Arbor
How many public schools are in Ann Arbor, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Ann Arbor: 23 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 18,632 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ann Arbor?
Schools with an address in Ann Arbor belong to 6 education agencies, led by Ann Arbor Public Schools (32 schools), Washtenaw ISD (6 schools), Central Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ann Arbor?
Huron High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ann Arbor, with 1,696 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ann Arbor?
Yes. 4 of the 42 public schools in Ann Arbor are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Central Academy, Honey Creek Community School, Multicultural Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ann Arbor schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ann Arbor public schools is 14.7:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ann Arbor guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities