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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oakland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 332 public schools serving 168,986 students in Oakland County, MI (there are 154 private schools, serving 28,386 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Oakland County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, International Academy and Bemis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Oakland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
International Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Bemis Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3571 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3541 Jack Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5625 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Troy High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4777 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Boulan Park Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3570 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Way Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
765 W Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7800
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4200 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Wattles Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3555 Ellenboro Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26315 Scotia Rd
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Gr: 3-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Wass Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Eastover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #2828.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
926 W 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2929.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Leonard Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4401 Tallman Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3300
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
West Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Oakley Park Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2015 E Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4100
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #3535.
Martell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5666 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland County, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, International Academy and Bemis Elementary School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Oakland County?
338 public schools are located in Oakland County.
What percentage of students in Oakland County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Oakland County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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