For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,290 students in Dexter, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 18 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Dexter, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dexter, MI are Mill Creek Middle School, Dexter High School and Wylie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dexter, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Gr: 3-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: PK-2 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dexter, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Dexter, MI include Mill Creek Middle School, Dexter High School and Wylie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dexter?
7 public schools are located in Dexter.
What percentage of students in Dexter go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Dexter are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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