For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,927 students in Ferndale, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ferndale, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Edison
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Grades: K-3
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Tri County Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21131 Garden Lane
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Bermuda
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jardon Vocational School
Special Education School
2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Ferndale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Oak Park - High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-1700
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-1700
Grades: 3-7
| 283 students
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2500 Martin Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 544-5257
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 544-5257
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
1244 Paxton Street
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-7680
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-7680
Grades: 3-4
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI include Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison.
How many public schools are located in Ferndale, MI?
8 public schools are located in Ferndale, MI.
What percentage of students in Ferndale, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale, MI?
Ferndale, MI public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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