For the 2025 school year, there are 338 public schools serving 168,986 students in Oakland County, MI (there are 153 private schools, serving 31,933 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Oakland County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, International Academy and Bemis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oakland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 student Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Bemis Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3571 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3541 Jack Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5625 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Troy High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4777 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Boulan Park Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3570 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Way Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
765 W Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7800
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7800
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4200 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6000
Gr: 4-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,539 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Wattles Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Ellenboro Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45825 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1220
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1220
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26315 Scotia Rd
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Novi High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24062 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Gr: 8-12 | 2,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Gr: 3-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Wass Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Novi Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49000 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1600
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1600
Gr: 5-8 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Novi Woods Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25195 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Gr: K-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26500 Wixom Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1700
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1700
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Eastover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46180 W 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
926 W 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3030.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Leonard Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4401 Tallman Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3300
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3300
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
West Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Oakley Park Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 E Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4100
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4100
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23333 Willowbrook
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1300
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1300
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Martell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5666 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-3800
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-3800
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Oakland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Gr: K-5
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Gr: 9-12
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
7071 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 120
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
Gr: 9-12
32400 Alameda St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Gr: PK
Alice B Beal Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31201 Dorchester
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: 6-8
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Gr: 9-12
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Avondale Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Gr: 6-12
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%
22750 Highland Street
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Gr: 7-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 4%
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Gr: PK
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Gr: PK-9 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Brandon Education Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
155 E Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Gr: 4-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
C. Robert Maxfield Training Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
33000 Thomas St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3402
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3402
Gr: K-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, International Academy and Bemis Elementary School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Oakland County?
338 public schools are located in Oakland County.
What percentage of students in Oakland County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Oakland County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oakland County include: Centennial Middle School vs. Millennium Middle School, Athens High School vs. Troy High School, Simonds Elementary School vs. Harveyswanson Elementary School
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