For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 610 students in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carpenter are Carpenter School and Multicultural Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpenter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Central Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Multicultural Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Gr: PK-11 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor, MI include Carpenter School and Multicultural Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor?
the neighborhood of Carpenter, Ann Arbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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