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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Michigan (2026)

Public schools in Michigan achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 46% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan is Gallimore Elementary School, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 82% 99% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 87%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: PK-5
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 1-6
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 774-2795
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 2-8
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
42755 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Rank: #77.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 4-12
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Rank: #88.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-4
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Rank: #99.
Amerman Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-5
847 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Rank: #1010.
East Grand Rapids High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7555
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Community High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
401 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2021
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
27500 Cosgrove Dr
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-3171
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Rank: #1818.
Northville High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
45700 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3800
Rank: #1919.
Bemis Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-5
3571 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Nw Wayne Trainable Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2795
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-5
46811 8 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2150
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Northern High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8600
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 7-12
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-12
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-12
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-5
3541 Jack Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Rank: #32 - 4632. - 46.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Rank: #32 - 4632. - 46.
Angell School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
1608 S University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1907
Rank: #32 - 4632. - 46.
Blandford School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Rank: #32 - 4632. - 46.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-4
9770 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Michigan average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 46%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public schools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, International Academy and Webster Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan is International Academy, with a value of 98%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Gallimore Elementary School, with a value of ≥99%.

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