For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,950 students in Pontiac, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,082 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac, MI are Childrens Village School, Life Skills Center Of Pontiac and Kennedy Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pontiac, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Childrens Village School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Tier Iii Intervention Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Owen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
744 East Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Alcott School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
460 West Kennett Rd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #88.
Pontiac Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pontiac High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Rank: #1111.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1212.
Herrington School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakland County Of Media Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1414.
Pontiac For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 543 students
Rank: #1515.
Arts And Technology Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
Rank: n/an/a
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Vocational School
1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pontiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Grades: 4-8
| 180 students
600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Michigan School For The Arts (Closed 2018)
Charter School
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Grades: K-9
| 286 students
Perdue Academy (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK
| n/a students
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac, MI include Childrens Village School, Life Skills Center Of Pontiac and Kennedy Center.
How many public schools are located in Pontiac, MI?
17 public schools are located in Pontiac, MI.
What percentage of students in Pontiac, MI go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac, MI?
Pontiac, MI public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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