These Are The Top 25 Elementary Schools in Wayne County

Choosing the right elementary school is a key decision for parents in Wayne County, as it sets the foundation for a child’s educational journey. Wayne County is home to several elementary schools, but some consistently perform better than others in terms of academic scores, teacher quality and overall student experience.

Niche, a well-known platform that analyzes school data, has ranked the best elementary schools in Wayne County based on factors like state test scores, teacher quality, student-teacher ratios, and student diversity. Learn more about the detailed criteria used for these rankings.

Check out the top 50 elementary schools in Wayne County below to help you find the best fit for your child.

This story was updated on Oct. 23, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her update included adding the 2025 rankings by Niche. Questions? Please email katina@metroparent.com.

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Best elementary schools in Wayne County

1. Moraine Elementary School, Northville (A+)
2. Silver Springs Elementary School, Northville (A+)
3. Winchester Elementary School, Northville (A+)
4. George Defer Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Park (A)
5. N.W. Wayne Trainable Center, Livonia (A)
6. Lewis Maire Elementary School, Grosse Pointe (A)
7. Ridge Wood Elementary School, Northville (A+)
8. Richard Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Farms (A)
9. Ferry Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Woods (A)
10. Dodson Elementary School, Canton (A)
11. Kerby Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Farms (A)
12. Tonda Elementary School, Canton (A)
13. Isbister Elementary School, Plymouth (A)
14. Coolidge Elementary School, Livonia (A)
15. Parke Lane Elementary School, Grosse Ile (A)
16. Smith Elementary School, Plymouth (A)
17. Bird Elementary School, Plymouth (A)
18. Yake Elementary School, Woodhaven (A)
19. Hoover Elementary School, Livonia (A)
20. Bentley Elementary School, Canton (A)
21. Farrand Elementary School, Plymouth (A)
22. Pioneer Middle School, Plymouth (A-)
23. John Monteith Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Woods (A-)
24. Hoben Elementary School, Canton (A-)
25. Wegienka Elementary School, Flat Rock (A-)

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