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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan

The average student-teacher ratio in Michigan public schools is approximately 17:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 3:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Apollo Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
2029 N Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: Inquire with school
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Creekside Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-5
1520 Michigan Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-8990
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Menominee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-12
1201 41st Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Perry Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
11920 S Saginaw St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 591-6077
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Project Search
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: Inquire with school
6777 W Maple Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 865-6470
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-12
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Mixter School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
3301 Electric Ave
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 389-0210
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Avondale Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
220 S Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6440
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Garfield Community School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
10218 Arthur St
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2810
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Genesee County Jail
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1002 S Saginaw St
Mount Morris, MI 48458
(810) 591-4680
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8111
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Life Skills Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: Inquire with school
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Milton C Porter Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Michigan average public schools student-teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public schools in Michigan include Apollo Center, Brandon Adult Transition Program and Career Connections Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Michigan?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Michigan is Apollo Center, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Apollo Center, with a value of 1:1.

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