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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Brighton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,810 students in Brighton, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,254 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Brighton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Brighton, MI are Hornung Elementary School, Hawkins Elementary School and Hartland Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Brighton, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornung Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4680 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8900 Lee Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Gr: K-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hartland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
687 Taylor Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2700
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Spencer Road Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10639 Spencer Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Maltby Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Hilton Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Hilton Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Brighton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Scranton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8415 Maltby Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Hartland Farms Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
581 Taylor Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 626-2500
Gr: 4-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7707 Conference Center Dr
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Bridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Miller
Special Education School
850 Spencer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brighton, MI?
How many public schools are located in Brighton?
14 public schools are located in Brighton.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?

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