Agbu Alex-Marie Manoogian School

The AGBU Alex & Marie Manoogian School is a public charter school in Southfield, Michigan, that doesn't charge tuition. It is the best elementary school in the area and has 179 students in grades K-12. The school has a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1. The reading proficiency score is higher at 57%, while the math proficiency score is only 37%. The school also has a high average SAT score of 1210 and a high average GPA of 3.66. Nearby schools, like Faxon Academy, a K-8 charter school, have a 10% math proficiency score. The AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School is the 208th best school in Michigan. Top School in Michigan In this area, the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment is between $1,450 and $2,600 per month. For a three-bedroom apartment, the average monthly rent is about $1,869. Some high-end units can cost as much as $2,389.

The Karekin II (Catholicos of All Armenians) welcomed the school's students to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on September 26, 2025. He praised the school for its work in educating Armenians living outside of Armenia.

Q1. Do you have to pay tuition?

Ans: Pre-K has a small tuition fee, but K–12 programs are free.

Q2. Is food available?

Ans: Yes, the federal nutrition program provides breakfast and lunch every day.

Q3. Is there transportation?

Ans: There are only a few transportation options; families can call the main office to find out what routes are available.

Q4. How do you grade students?

Ans: To see how much students have learned, they take the state M-STEP tests and tests given by their school.

Q5. How can parents help?

Ans: The Parent Association and volunteer programs get families involved in school events.

Q6: What do I need to do to sign up my child?

Ans: Go to manoogian.org/admission and fill out the online application.