For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,929 students in Commerce Township, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Commerce Township, MI are Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Commerce Township, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Commerce Township have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Commerce Township, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commerce Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Farr St
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clifford H Smart Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Commerce Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Walled Lake Northern High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Bogie Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,457 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5070 S Duck Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4200 White Oak Trl
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Gr: 5-9 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Commerce Township, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads For Youth (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9491 Wise Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 363-8494
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 363-8494
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Commerce Township, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Commerce Township, MI include Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in Commerce Township?
5 public schools are located in Commerce Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce Township?
Commerce Township public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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