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Best Livingston County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 14,634 students in Livingston County, MI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MI are Creekside Elementary School, Hornung Elementary School and Hawkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Livingston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3480 East St
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2600
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Hartland Round Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11550 Hibner Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2800
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Farley Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8110 Farley Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Hartland Village Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10632 Hibner Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2850
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
915 Gay St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3503 Bigelow Rd
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Pathfinder School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Gr: K-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Charyl Stockwell Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9758 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 632-2200
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
Kensington Woods Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9501 Pettys Road
Lakeland, MI 48143
(517) 545-0828
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Navigator Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Country Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2939 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1066 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Light Of The World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 E Hamburg St
Pinckney, MI 48169
(248) 254-3445
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2727.
Three Fires Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4125 Crooked Lake Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
Fowlerville Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7677 W Sharpe Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2929.
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 N Hibbard St
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6006
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Ht Smith Elementary School
440 N Hibbard St
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6005
Gr: K-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MI include Creekside Elementary School, Hornung Elementary School and Hawkins Elementary School. Livingston County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livingston County?
32 public elementary schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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