Top Rankings
Oakland Schools 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,682 students in Oakland Schools.
Public Schools in Oakland Schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,682 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakland Schools, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 862 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
44%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
43%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $197,900 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $183,686 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$309 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$197,900
$18,510
Spending / Student
$183,686
$17,693
Best Oakland Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Vocational School
1371 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw
Vocational School
8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusse
Vocational School
5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campussw
Vocational School
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Schools?
Oakland Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,682 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Schools?
Oakland Schools is ranked #2 out of 846 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 Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Schools?
44% of Oakland Schools students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Schools?
Oakland Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakland Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $183,686 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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