For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,511 students in Ferndale, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ferndale, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Edison
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Tri County Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Jardon Vocational School
Special Education School
2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI include Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison.
How many public schools are located in Ferndale?
7 public schools are located in Ferndale.
What percentage of students in Ferndale go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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