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Best Westland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,198 students in Westland, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 542 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Westland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westland, MI are Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Westland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Westland, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30600 Louise St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2725
Gr: K-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 N Hix Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2740
Gr: 4-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28550 Ann Arbor Trl
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2710
Gr: 5-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Pd Graham Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 S John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36105 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Gr: 8-12 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38501 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 S Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34505 Hunter Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Eugene B Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30800 Bennington St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2610
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Treadwell St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33475 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2396
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
American International Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 713-5525
Gr: K-2 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Westland, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Westland, MI include Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westland?
16 public schools are located in Westland.
What percentage of students in Westland go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Westland are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westland?
Westland public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Westland are often viewed compared to one another?

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