For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,589 students in Auburn Hills, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 840 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Auburn Hills, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn Hills, MI are R Grant Graham Elementary School, Avondale High School and Rogers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn Hills, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Auburn Hills have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Auburn Hills, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R Grant Graham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Avondale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Rogers School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Dexter Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 451-7850
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 451-7850
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Avondale Learning Center
Special Education School
220 S Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6440
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6440
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Auburn Hills, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6500
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Avondale Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Gr: Inquire with school | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2950 Waukegan
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Gr: K | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn Hills, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn Hills, MI include R Grant Graham Elementary School, Avondale High School and Rogers School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn Hills?
4 public schools are located in Auburn Hills.
What percentage of students in Auburn Hills go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Auburn Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn Hills?
Auburn Hills public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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