Top Pontiac Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 21 public schools in Pontiac, MI, serving 6,921 students. Pontiac has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Pontiac, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center, Walton Charter Academy and Tier Iii Intervention Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Top Pontiac, MI Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Kennedy Center Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1700 Baldwin Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
- Walton Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50%744 East Walton Blvd10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Grades: PK-8 | 805 students
- Tier Iii Intervention Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1051 Arlene10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
- Whitman Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%125 W Montcalm St10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: PK-6 | 580 students
- Jefferson International Academy Intermediate Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%825 Golf Drive10
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Grades: 4-8 | 180 students
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- Herrington School Math: 17% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%541 Bay St10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: K-6 | 553 students
- Pontiac Academy For Excellence Elementary School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%196 Cesar E Chavez Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
- Alcott School Math: 12% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%460 West Kennett Rd10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Grades: K-6 | 479 students
- Owen Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1700 Baldwin Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Grades: K-6 | 443 students
- Pontiac Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1275 North Perry St10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Grades: 7-8 | 541 students
- Childrens Village School Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1200 North Telegraph Rd10
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Grades: K-12 | 151 students
- Pontiac Academy For Excellence High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%196 Cesar E Chavez Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
- Great Lakes Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%46312 Woodward Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: PK-8 | 184 students
- Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%196 Cesar E Chavez Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 6-8 | 186 students
- Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 10%Rank:2/Bottom 50%888 Enterprise Dr10
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Grades: PK-12 | 726 students
- Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%48980 Woodward Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 972-9100
Grades: PK-8 | 164 students
- Pontiac High School Math: 3% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1051 Arlene Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 9-12 | 1,041 student
- Life Skills Center Of Pontiac Alternative School
Charter School142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Grades: 9-12 | 110 students
- Oakland Schools Technical Campusne Vocational School1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Pontiac Early Academy For Childhood Education723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK | n/a student
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