This metro Detroit school was ranked as the best elementary school in Michigan

The tables have turned—the grade givers have been graded! Niche has ranked the top 100 public elementary schools in Michigan, using data from the U.S. Department of Education, parent reviews, and school reports.

Schools were ranked based on test scores, student-teacher ratios, diversity, teacher quality and overall district performance.

Sharpen your pencils—here are Michigan’s top-rated elementary schools!

Find the best public elementary schools near you

• Best Public Elementary Schools in Macomb County
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Best public elementary schools in Michigan

1. Village Oaks Elementary School, Novi (A+)
2. Parkview Elementary School, Novi (A+)
3. Schroeder Elementary School, Troy (A+)
4. Wattles Elementary School, Troy (A+)
5. Bemis Elementary School, Troy (A+)
6. Wass Elementary School, Troy (A+)
7. Deerfield Elementary School, Novi (A+)
8. Novi Woods Elementary School, Novi (A+)
9. Hamilton Elementary School, Troy (A+)
10. Orchard Hills Elementary School, Novi (A+)
11. Amerman Elementary School, Northville (A+)
12. Leonard Elementary School, Troy (A+)
13. Moraine Elementary School, Northville (A+)
14. South Arbor Charter Academy, Ypsilanti (A+)
15. Costello Elementary School, Troy (A+)
16. Okemos Public Montessori School at Central, Okemos (A+)
17. Conant Elementary School, Bloomfield Hills (A+)
18. Silver Springs Elementary School, Northville (A+)
19. Winchester Elementary School, Northville (A+)
20. Martell Elementary School, Troy (A+)

This article was recently updated on Feb. 24, 2026, by Chicago Parent staff writers. The update included fact-checking this list using the latest data from Niche. 

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