For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,386 students in Birmingham, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI are Quarton Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Derby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Birmingham, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Birmingham, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midvale Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2121 Midvale St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI include Quarton Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Derby Middle School. Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Birmingham, MI?
3 public elementary schools are located in Birmingham, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham, MI?
Birmingham, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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