Best Schools in Pleasant Ridge, MI
Pleasant Ridge, MI has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,337 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Pleasant Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pleasant Ridge, MI
The top high schools in Pleasant Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royal Oak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
2. Ferndale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pleasant Ridge, MI
The top middle schools in Pleasant Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royal Oak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
2. Ferndale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pleasant Ridge, MI
The top elementary schools in Pleasant Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
2. Oakland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royal Oak Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
3. Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 536 Students
4. Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pleasant Ridge, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pleasant Ridge, MI has a total population of 2,627 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pleasant Ridge, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pleasant Ridge, MI
How many schools are in Pleasant Ridge, MI?
Pleasant Ridge, MI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,337 students in total.
How do schools in Pleasant Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Pleasant Ridge score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Pleasant Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pleasant Ridge?
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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