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Best Schools in Birmingham, MI
Birmingham, MI has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,248 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Birmingham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Birmingham, MI
The top high schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest W Seaholm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
2. Royal Oak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
Best Middle Schools in Birmingham, MI
The top middle schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Derby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Royal Oak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Birmingham, MI
The top elementary schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Pembroke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
3. Quarton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
4. Harlan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
5. Alfred E Upton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
6. Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Birmingham, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Birmingham, MI has a total population of 22,183 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Birmingham, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Birmingham, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Birmingham, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Birmingham, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Birmingham, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Birmingham, MI
How many schools are in Birmingham, MI?
Birmingham, MI has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,248 students in total.
How do schools in Birmingham perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Birmingham score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Birmingham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Birmingham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Birmingham
4 of 4 schools in Birmingham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Birmingham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.