Dixboro United Methodist Church · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Superior Township’s public schools outscore 85% of Michigan districts
Math proficiency in Superior Township’s districts is 49%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Superior Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Superior Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 637 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Superior Township’s, its schools beat 78%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 49% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Ypsilanti spends $20,087 per student and Ann Arbor $19,439, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, Spiritus Sanctus Academy (private) and Oak Trails Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Superior Township’s grade
A: better than 85% of Michigan school districts, #134 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Superior Township, with each school’s own grade.
Superior Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Ypsilanti Community Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Ann Arbor Public Schools, shared with Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Pittsfield and Scio. Its elementary school is in Ann Arbor. Parts of Superior Township (10% of its land) are served by Plymouth-Canton instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Superior Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Superior Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Superior Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Township | A | Ypsilanti PK–12 · Ann Arbor PK–12 |
| Ann Arbor | A | Ann Arbor |
| Ypsilanti | C | Ypsilanti PK–12 · Lincoln Consolidated K–12 |
| Salem | A | South Lyon PK–12 · Plymouth-Canton PK–12 |
| Canton | A | Plymouth-Canton |
Every school in Superior Township
42 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Superior Township’s schools
Are Superior Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Superior Township children attend outscore 85% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #134 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Superior Township in?
Two districts: Ypsilanti Community Schools runs grades PK–12, and Ann Arbor Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Pittsfield and Scio.
Where do Superior Township kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Huron High School, Pioneer High School, Skyline High School, Community High School, ACTech High School and Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College.
What is Superior Township’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Ann Arbor Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Superior Township spend per student?
$20,087 in Ypsilanti Community Schools and $19,439 in Ann Arbor Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Superior Township?
Yes: Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 214 students) and Oak Trails Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 14 students). Superior Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Superior Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Superior Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.