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Best Novi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,280 students in Novi, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,434 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Novi, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Novi has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Novi, MI are Parkview Elementary School, Novi High School and Novi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Novi, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Novi have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Novi, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45825 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1220
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Novi High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24062 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Gr: 8-12 | 2,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Novi Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
49000 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1600
Gr: 5-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Novi Woods Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25195 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Gr: K-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26500 Wixom Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1700
Gr: K-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46180 W 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23333 Willowbrook
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1300
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Novi Meadows School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25549 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1250
Gr: 5-7 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
41900 Quince Dr
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1400
Gr: K-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Hickory Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30655 Novi Rd
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 956-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Career Preparation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1717
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29200 Meadowbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 956-2700
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Novi Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1413
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Novi, MI?
How many public schools are located in Novi?
13 public schools are located in Novi.
What percentage of students in Novi go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Novi are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Novi?
Novi public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Novi are often viewed compared to one another?

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