For the 2025 school year, there are 114 public middle schools serving 70,248 students in Oakland County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland County, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Boulan Park Middle School and South Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Novi Virtual School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1200
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1200
Gr: K-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,495 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Farmington Steam Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32800 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
North Hills Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Novi Meadows School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25549 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1250
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1250
Gr: 5-7 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5835 Donaldson Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4700
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 E Long Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4800
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Rochester High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,671 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Berkley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1359 Torpey Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-4600
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Oakview Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
917 Lake George Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3131.
Berkshire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21707 W 14 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
Norup International School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,560 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3434.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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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 middle schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland County, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Boulan Park Middle School and South Hills Middle School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakland County?
114 public middle schools are located in Oakland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oakland County include: Centennial Middle School vs. Millennium Middle School, Millennium Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Mason Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
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