Northville School District

405 W Main St
Northville, MI 48167-1582
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Northville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,006 students in Northville School District.
Public Schools in Northville School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
7,006 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
386 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northville School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#1 out of 862 school districts
(Top 1%)
72%
35%
78%
45%
72%
38%
(21-22)
98%
81%
(2022-23)
13.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
65%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,986 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,819
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,986
$21,839

Best Northville School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerman Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
847 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2100
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
46811 8 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2150
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 N Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16141 Winchester Dr
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 465-2400
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Northville High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45700 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Meads Mill Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16700 Franklin Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46180 W 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Silver Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19801 Silver Spring Dr
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-2300
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Ridge Wood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49775 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 465-2200
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Cooke School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21200 Taft Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northville School District?
Northville School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,006 students.
What is the rank of Northville School District?
Northville School District is ranked #1 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northville School District?
65% of Northville School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northville School District?
Northville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Northville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,986 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,006 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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