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Best Trenton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,381 students in Trenton, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, MI are Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Woodhaven Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Trenton, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16400 Carter Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2230
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Woodhaven Upper Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24825 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24175 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2212
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22811 Gudith Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2217
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Ai Center Frcs Simpson Program
Special Education School
24900 Meadows Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6360
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, MI include Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Woodhaven Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trenton?
10 public elementary schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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