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Michigan Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan

The average student-teacher ratio in Michigan public elementary schools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 4:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Apollo Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
2029 N Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Creekside Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-5
1520 Michigan Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-8990
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Menominee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-12
1201 41st Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Perry Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
11920 S Saginaw St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 591-6077
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-12
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8111
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Milton C Porter Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
10160 96th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 895-4303
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Progress Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Rank: #14 - 3114. - 31.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Rank: #32 - 5932. - 59.
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Rank: #32 - 5932. - 59.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Rank: #32 - 5932. - 59.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Rank: #32 - 5932. - 59.
Childrens Village School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Michigan average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Michigan?
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