Best Schools in Oakland County, MI
Oakland County, MI has 441 public schools (80 high, 56 middle, 236 elementary) serving 216,721 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Oakland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland County, MI
The top high schools in Oakland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. International Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students
2. Van Hoosen Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 864 Students
3. Troy High School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students
4. Northville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2499 Students
5. Rochester Adams High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1534 Students
6. West Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 843 Students
7. Ernest W Seaholm High School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
8. Hart Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1032 Students
9. Reuther Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 655 Students
10. Rochester High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakland County, MI
The top middle schools in Oakland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avondale School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Birmingham Covington School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 637 Students
3. Boulan Park Middle School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Derby Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
5. Bloomfield Hills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Hills Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
6. Hillside Middle School
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Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
7. Novi Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Novi Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1036 Students
8. East Hills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Hills Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
9. Larson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 762 Students
10. Novi Meadows School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Novi Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 1006 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland County, MI
The top elementary schools in Oakland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amerman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
2. Musson Elementary School
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Rochester Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
3. Moraine Elementary School
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Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
4. Hamilton Elementary School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
5. Novi Woods Elementary School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
6. Pierce Elementary School
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Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
7. Leonard Elementary School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
8. Bemis Elementary School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
9. Thornton Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
10. Deerfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Novi Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland County, MI has a total population of 1,274,395 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland County, 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 Oakland County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland County, 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 Oakland County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland County, MI
How many schools are in Oakland County, MI?
Oakland County, MI has 441 public schools: 80 high schools, 56 middle schools and 236 elementary schools, serving 216,721 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland County perform on state tests?
On average, 441 schools in Oakland County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Oakland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oakland County
40 places in Oakland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (40)
- Troy (24)
- Rochester Hills (20)
- Waterford (19)
- Southfield (15)
- Farmington Hills (13)
- Madison Heights (13)
- Novi (13)
- Clarkston (11)
- Lake Orion (11)
- West Bloomfield (11)
- Bloomfield Hills (10)
- Commerce Township (10)
- Pontiac (10)
- Hazel Park (9)
- Oak Park (9)
- Oxford (9)
- South Lyon (9)
- Ferndale (8)
- Royal Oak (8)
- White Lake (8)
- Holly (6)
- Berkley (5)
- Highland (5)
- Ortonville (5)
- Auburn Hills (4)
- Beverly Hills (4)
- Birmingham (4)
- Clawson (4)
- Farmington (4)
- Lathrup Village (3)
- Milford (3)
- Rochester (3)
- Wixom (3)
- Davisburg (2)
- Leonard (2)
- Oakland (2)
- Walled Lake (2)
- Bingham Farms (1)
- Huntington Woods (1)
- New Hudson (1)
School districts (29)
- Rochester Community School District (22 schools)
- Troy School District (21 schools)
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (19 schools)
- Farmington Public School District (16 schools)
- Huron Valley Schools (16 schools)
- Waterford School District (16 schools)
- Birmingham Public Schools (13 schools)
- Southfield Public School District (13 schools)
- Clarkston Community School District (12 schools)
- Lake Orion Community Schools (12 schools)
- South Lyon Community Schools (12 schools)
- Hazel Park School District of the City of (11 schools)
- Novi Community School District (10 schools)
- West Bloomfield School District (10 schools)
- Avondale School District (9 schools)
- Bloomfield Hills Schools (9 schools)
- Oxford Community Schools (9 schools)
- Pontiac City School District (9 schools)
- Royal Oak Schools (9 schools)
- Berkley School District (7 schools)
- Lamphere Public Schools (7 schools)
- Oak Park School District of the City of (7 schools)
- Ferndale Public Schools (6 schools)
- Holly Area School District (6 schools)
- Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee (5 schools)
- Madison District Public Schools (5 schools)
- Clawson Public Schools (4 schools)
- Crescent Academy (3 schools)
- Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy (3 schools)