Pinckney Community Schools

2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169-8186
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,023 students in Pinckney Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pinckney Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pinckney Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#187 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
41%
35%
53%
45%
38%
38%
86%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,974 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,303 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,974
$18,604
Spending / Student
$17,303
$17,782

Best Pinckney Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farley Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8110 Farley Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
The Link A Pathway To Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Rank: #33.
Pinckney Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pathfinder School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Navigator Upper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Country Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2939 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools is ranked #209 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinckney Community Schools?
91% of Pinckney Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinckney Community Schools?
Pinckney Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pinckney Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,303 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,023 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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