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Best Farmington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,182 students in Farmington, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, MI are Farmington Steam Academy, Forest Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, MI include Farmington Steam Academy, Forest Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Farmington?
12 public elementary schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?

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