5,166
Preschools
3,711
Elementary Schools
2,426
Middle Schools
1,891
High Schools
3,469
Public District Schools
4,504
Private Schools
8,403
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 GreatSchools 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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2025
To finish my review because it would not let me txt more then so many characters... So cps was called and they handed the case over to law enforcement and I never heard back from the police so I am... More
Review for
Challenger Elementary
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2025
Graduated from Howardsville Christian. Great Christian community could use more focus on academics but chapel, sports and missions trips were great!
Review for
Howardsville Christian School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
Had to remove my child from the school she was bullied on a daily basis and constant threats to her safety. The children even came after me as her mother. Posted TikTok about her encouraging other ... More
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Royal Oak Middle School