Old West Side Schools

Ann Arbor is known for the high quality of its schools. Here are quick links to schools located within the Old West Side neighborhood (or with attendance areas that include the OWS).

For a more comprehensive look at Ann Arbor public schools -including those with enrollment based on application rather than attendance area - explore the Ann Arbor Public Schools and Washtenaw Intermediate School District. In addition, the Ann Arbor Observer’s City Guide maintains a list of Pre-K-12 public and private schools.

Preschools & Daycares

A brick building with large red-framed windows, a black lamppost with a colorful banner, and some greenery in front.

Ann Arbor YMCA Child Development Center

400 W. Washington St.

A two-story house with brick and blue siding exterior, a purple front door, and a chimney. The house has multiple windows, and is surrounded by leafless trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

Gretchen’s House - Mt. Vernon

700 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Exterior of a brick school building with trees and a small landscaped area in front.
Exterior of a white house with two-story design, green front door decorated with pink and white paper flowers, flowerpots, and a small garden in front.

Doughty Montessori School

416 S. Ashley St.

Storefront with glass door and window, decorated with flower pots outside.

Little Blue Preschool

113 Eighth St.

A single-story house with white siding, a brown shingled roof, and a small porch with steps. There are bushes and small trees in the front yard, and a stone walkway leading to the front door.

Gretchen’s House - Mt. Pleasant

721 Mt. Pleasant Ave.

St. Paul Infant and Toddler Program - Downtown Campus

225 Third St.

Elementary Schools

Brick educational building with multiple windows, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a sign indicating it is a block elementary school.

Bach Elementary School

600 W. Jefferson St.

(The neighborhood school for almost all of the OWS)

Front view of Eberwhite Elementary School with banners on the building, stairs with blue handrails, and a person standing near the entrance. Trees and a bench are visible in the foreground.

Eberwhite Elementary School

800 Soule Blvd.

(The neighborhood school for the SW corner of the OWS)

Middle and High Schools

Slauson Middle School

1019 W. Washington St.

(The neighborhood middle school for all of the OWS)

Exterior photo of Pioneers High School building with brick facade and glass entrance, trees in front, under a clear blue sky.

Pioneer High School

601 Stadium Blvd. W.

(The neighborhood high school for almost all of the OWS)

Modern multi-story building with large glass windows, a wind turbine on the roof, and a clear blue sky in the background.

Skyline High School

2552 N. Maple Rd.

(The neighborhood high school for those north of W. Huron St.)