| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline Area Schools | Saline | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 4,870 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chelsea School District | Chelsea | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,300 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dexter Community School District | Dexter | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 3,386 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ann Arbor Public Schools | Ann Arbor | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 17,026 | 32 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Manchester Community Schools | Manchester | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 778 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Milan Area Schools | Milan | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,918 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lincoln Consolidated School District | Whittaker | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 3,566 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ypsilanti Community Schools | Ypsilanti | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 3,721 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitmore Lake Public School District | Whitmore Lake | Not rated | 652 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washtenaw County compares
Together they enroll 38,217 students across 80 schools. The largest is Ann Arbor Public Schools with 17,026 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 9 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County has 9 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washtenaw County is Saline Area Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washtenaw County, MI?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Washtenaw County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Washtenaw County, MI?
Of the districts serving Washtenaw County, Saline Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.