Best Schools in Forest Hills, MI
Forest Hills, MI has 28 public schools (5 high, 9 middle, 14 elementary) serving 15,216 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Forest Hills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest Hills, MI
The top high schools in Forest Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
2. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
3. Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
4. Lowell Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
5. Northview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest Hills, MI
The top middle schools in Forest Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Goodwillie Environmental School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 104 Students
3. Northern Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
4. Central Woodlands 56 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 453 Students
5. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
6. Northern Trails 56 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
7. Lowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
8. Crossroads Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 404 Students
9. Highlands School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northview Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest Hills, MI
The top elementary schools in Forest Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knapp Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
2. Ada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
3. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
4. Murray Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Thornapple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
6. Alto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
7. Meadow Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 463 Students
8. Ada Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 Students
9. Collins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
10. Cherry Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest Hills, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest Hills, MI has a total population of 28,573 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest Hills, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest Hills, MI
How many schools are in Forest Hills, MI?
Forest Hills, MI has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 9 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 15,216 students in total.
How do schools in Forest Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Forest Hills score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Forest Hills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest Hills?
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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