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Best Flint Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 public elementary schools serving 11,595 students in Flint, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Flint, MI are Marion D Crouse Instr Center, Special Education Services and Elmer A Knopf Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flint, 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 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Flint have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Flint, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
Special Education School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3330 Luce Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1493 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4489
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6317 Nightingale Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9925
Gr: 4-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Shillelagh Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-2274
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6161 Hopkins Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Linden Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3244 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 720-0515
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Randels Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6022 Brobeck St
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6170 Torrey Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 655-2949
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Gr: K-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Dye Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1174 S Graham Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3229
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Carmanainsworth Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Northridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 W Coldwater Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Michigan School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
The New Standard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
Gr: PK-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Pierce School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 W Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1386
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #1919.
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3484 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-5145
Gr: 2-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Dailey Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6236 Neff Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 591-9890
Gr: PK-7 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
International Academy Of Flint K12
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Gr: K-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Doyleryder School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 N Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-5266
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Eisenhower School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Pershing St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1607
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Potter School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 N Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1813
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Freeman School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Ogema Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 760-1797
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Durant Tuuri Mott School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1518 University Ave
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 760-1594
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Brownell Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6302 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 760-1643
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Greater Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3196 W Pasadena Ave
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 768-3860
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Eagles Nest Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5005 Cloverlawn Dr
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 869-6495
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Neithercut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Crestbrook Ln
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 760-1359
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Richfield Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3807 N Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Gr: 3-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6602 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1968
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Programs And Services
Special Education School
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Flint Cultural Center Academy High School
Charter School
432 N Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 339-8750
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kearsley Street
Special Education School
923 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 767-6134
Gr: PK-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Flint, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Flint, MI include Marion D Crouse Instr Center, Special Education Services and Elmer A Knopf Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Flint?
40 public elementary schools are located in Flint.
What is the racial composition of students in Flint?
Flint public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Flint are often viewed compared to one another?

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