Best Schools in Waterford, MI
Waterford, MI has a total of 42 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 21,794 students attend Waterford, MI schools. On average, schools in Waterford score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waterford don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waterford, MI
Waterford, MI has 9 high schools with 7,780 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterford score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterford don't meet expectations.
1. Clarkston Junior High School
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Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1034 Students
2. Walled Lake Northern High School
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1485 Students
3. Clarkston High School
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Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1575 Students
4. Oakland Early College
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West Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
5. Waterford Durant High School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
6. Waterford Mott High School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1131 Students
7. Waterford Kettering High School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 966 Students
8. Pontiac High School
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Pontiac City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterford, MI
Waterford, MI has 8 middle schools with 5,312 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterford score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterford don't meet expectations.
1. Sashabaw Middle School
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Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 984 Students
2. Clifford H Smart Middle School
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
3. West Bloomfield Middle School
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West Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
4. Warner Middle School
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Farmington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
5. Pierce Middle School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
6. Mason Middle School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, MI
Waterford, MI has 22 elementary schools with 7,459 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterford don't meet expectations.
1. Keith Elementary School
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
2. Roosevelt Elementary School
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West Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
3. Pine Knob Elementary School
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Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Waterford Montessori Academy
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Waterford Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
5. Scotch Elementary School
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West Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
6. Andersonville Elementary School
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Clarkston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
7. Cooley Elementary School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
8. Waterford Montessori Academy
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Waterford Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
9. Grayson Elementary
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
10. Schoolcraft Elementary School
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Waterford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterford, MI has a total population of 69,105 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterford, 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 Waterford, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterford, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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