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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Farmington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,324 students in Farmington, MI (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,923 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Farmington, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MI are Farmington Steam Academy, Oakland Early College and Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Farmington, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Steam Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32800 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Gr: K-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 522-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34545 Old Timber Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(248) 785-2068
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36801 W 11 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3773
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Longacre Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34850 Arundel Dr
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3733
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Kenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32130 Bonnet Hill Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3711
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Power Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34740 Rhonswood St
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3622
Gr: 5-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Farmington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32000 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Gill Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21195 Gill Rd
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
North Farmington High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
32900 W 13 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Warner Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30303 W 14 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Beechview Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26850 Westmeath Ct
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3655
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23800 Tuck Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3722
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
East Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25000 Middlebelt Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Wood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28400 Harwich Dr
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2077
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Oakland Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23801 Industrial Park Dr
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 426-8530
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Farmington Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30175 Highmeadow Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3827
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Visions Unlimited
Special Education School
30415 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3833
Gr: 12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MI include Farmington Steam Academy, Oakland Early College and Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
18 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?

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