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Abbot School

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Abbot School ranks 242 nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

242^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Abbot School is a K-5 elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, serving 315 students as part of the highly-rated Ann Arbor Public Schools district. What makes Abbot stand out from its neighbors is its remarkable economic diversity—over 42% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a rate far higher than nearby schools like Wines Elementary (9.7%) or Bach Elementary School (14.4%). Despite this, Abbot consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels, showing strong instructional effectiveness relative to the broader Michigan context.

The school tells a story of resilience and steady improvement. After ranking in the 52nd percentile statewide in 2021-2022, Abbot has climbed steadily to the 84th percentile—a clear "V-shaped" recovery. One of the most impressive wins is in chronic absenteeism: the rate plummeted from 33.5% in 2022-2023 to just 18.0% in 2024-2025, which is far better than both the district average (35.7%) and the state average (27.9%). This dramatic improvement signals a positive school climate and successful family engagement efforts. However, performance varies significantly between grade-level cohorts—for example, one year's 4th-grade class may show strong ELA proficiency while the 5th-grade class lags behind—so it's worth looking at multiple years of data rather than a single snapshot.

Abbot spends significantly more per student ($39,965) than any neighboring school—more than double what Wines Elementary spends—and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (12.2 vs. 15-17 elsewhere). This investment likely funds smaller classes and additional support staff to address the needs of its higher-poverty population. While Abbot trails the top-performing affluent schools in its vicinity on test scores, it outperforms its closest neighbor, Haisley Elementary School, in nearly every subject despite serving a more economically challenged student body. For parents seeking a diverse, improving school with strong state-level performance and dedicated resources, Abbot offers a compelling option within Ann Arbor's excellent public school landscape.

315

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,965

Per pupil spending ?

42.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

2670 Sequoia Pkwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-2662

(734) 994-1901

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

Students who attend Abbot School usually attend:

Middle:	Forsythe Middle School
High:	Skyline High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

African American:

16.5%

Two or more races:

14.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (55% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg60%

Michigan avg38%

242^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 20Elementary Schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

62^nd of 625Ann Arbor Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	242 of 1492	83.8%	★★★★☆
2025	76.4	318 of 1488	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	405 of 1486	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	444 of 1470	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.2	647 of 1344	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.9	290 of 1408	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	322 of 1448	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	194 of 1466	86.8%	★★★★☆
2016	80.4	245 of 1548	84.2%	★★★★☆
2015	68.0	484 of 1580	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.6	345 of 1533	77.5%	★★★★☆
2013	82.2	209 of 1563	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	80.2	251 of 1566	84.0%	★★★★☆
2011	71.5	450 of 1552	71.0%	★★★★☆
2010	75.0	326 of 1552	79.0%	★★★★☆
2009	67.4	599 of 1589	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.7	586 of 1577	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.9	726 of 1565	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.9	697 of 1545	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	381 of 1343	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	62.2	443 of 1338	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.3	409 of 1342	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	434 of 1321	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.4	600 of 1106	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.4	143 of 1171	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	355 of 1443	75.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	75.8	31 of 188	83.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	556 of 1352	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.8	625 of 1346	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	792 of 1381	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.8	786 of 1350	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.4	912 of 1099	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	74.8	175 of 1134	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	57.1	583 of 1397	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	153 of 1372	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	232 of 1366	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	401 of 1347	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	62.3	464 of 1334	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	665 of 1139	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.2	320 of 1196	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	304 of 1446	79.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	28 of 1199	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	85.1	137 of 1206	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	211 of 1204	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.0	292 of 1198	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	306 of 1102	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	138 of 1128	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.2	181 of 1253	85.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)98th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2026)89th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2023)84th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)59th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science60%+20 vs state

Math56%+18 vs state

English Language Arts54%+13 vs state

Social Studies50%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abbot School	Public	K-5	2670 Sequoia Pkwy	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 994-1901	315	26	12.2	42.2%	177 (56.2%)	52 (16.5%)	36 (11.4%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (14.3%)	81.6	242^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	83.8%		76.4	318^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.6%	76			56.7	50.0	56.5			61.7	55.8	50.0			60.0		50.0		$39,965	$1,307	$38,658
Haisley Elementary School	Public	K-5	825 Duncan St	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 994-1937	400	28	14.1	27.5%	221 (55.3%)	46 (11.5%)	42 (10.5%)	41 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.5%)	76.5	312^th of 1492 public elementary schools	79.1%		68.6	430^th of 1488 public elementary schools	71.1%	118			46.9	49.1	60.6			57.8	50.0	51.5			59.1		37.9		$20,085	$959	$19,126
Wines Elementary School	Public	K-5	1701 Newport Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1973	465	27	17.2	9.7%	343 (73.8%)	7 (1.5%)	31 (6.7%)	33 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.8%)	95.6	43^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	97.1%		95	53^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	96.4%	10			67.1	70.6	76.0			75.7	67.6	70.7			73.3		60.0		$15,163	$652	$14,512
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	344 Gralake Ave	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 994-1953	258	22	11.9	35.3%	112 (43.4%)	4 (1.6%)	76 (29.5%)	34 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (12.4%)	70.7	394^th of 1492 public elementary schools	73.6%		64.7	497^th of 1488 public elementary schools	66.6%	103			39.5	45.7	62.2			34.9	48.9	59.5			62.2		51.4		$22,816	$1,061	$21,755
Ann Arbor Open at Mack School	Public	K-8	920 Miller Ave	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1910	508	34	14.8	10.0%	355 (69.9%)	9 (1.8%)	43 (8.5%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (15.2%)	88.3	158^th of 1492 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.2	105^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.9%	53	88.6	71.4	52.4	63.2	82.8	81.4	78.0	49.2	49.1	74.1	74.4	62.7	81.0	78.9	63.8	82.1	$18,892	$639	$18,253
Eberwhite School	Public	K-5	800 Soule Blvd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1934	353	23	15.6	15.9%	244 (69.1%)	14 (4.0%)	25 (7.1%)	20 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.2%)	94.2	64^th of 1492 public elementary schools	95.7%		91.6	99^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.3%	35			64.9	75.4	66.7			68.4	70.8	70.4			72.2		55.6		$16,603	$743	$15,860
Bach Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 W Jefferson St	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1949	334	21	15.9	14.4%	222 (66.5%)	24 (7.2%)	29 (8.7%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.2%)	97.9	14^th of 1492 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.9	27^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.2%	13			75.5	75.9	75.5			84.0	83.6	73.5			73.5		71.4		$17,058	$1,029	$16,029
Dicken Elementary School	Public	K-5	2135 Runnymede Blvd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1928	320	19	17.1	24.1%	196 (61.3%)	28 (8.8%)	43 (13.4%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.3%)	87.6	168^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.9	246^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.5%	78			58.3	46.2	75.0			75.5	49.1	73.6			75.5		60.4		$24,433	$864	$23,569
Honey Creek Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Honey Creek Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(734) 994-2636	236	21	11.0	10.2%	163 (69.1%)	7 (3.0%)	23 (9.7%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.6%)	76.6	311^th of 1492 public elementary schools	79.2%		72.7	376^th of 1488 public elementary schools	74.7%	65	515.0	66.7	58.1	53.3	65.5	53.8	66.7	32.3	60.0	34.5	38.5	58.3	82.8	70.0	62.1	86.7	$14,992	$509	$14,483
Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program	Public	PK, KG-8	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	4	5	.8	—	2 (50.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Abbot School

How many students attend Abbot School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 315 students attended Abbot School.

What schools do graduates of Abbot School attend?

Students who attend Abbot School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forsythe Middle School
High : Skyline High School

What district is Abbot School in?

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Is Abbot School a good school?

Abbot School ranks 242^nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Abbot School?

Students at Abbot School are 56% White, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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