For the 2024-25 school year, there are 342 public schools serving 171,537 students in Oakland County, MI (there are 161 private schools, serving 32,580 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Oakland County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). 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 International Academy, Avondale Gifted And Talented Education 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 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oakland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #22.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 2-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Bemis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3571 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4100
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Schroeder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3541 Jack Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-3600
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Conant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Boulan Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3570 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Musson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
765 W Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7800
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7800
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5625 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-4400
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Troy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4777 Northfield Pkwy
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,094 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45825 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1220
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1220
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Wattles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Ellenboro Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3400
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1717.
Rochester Adams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #1818.
Bloomfield Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4200 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1919.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26315 Scotia Rd
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #2020.
Eastover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Westview Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Grades: K-3
| 456 students
Rank: #2121.
Novi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24062 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,101 students
Rank: #2222.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #2323.
Novi Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25195 Taft Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1230
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #2424.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Grades: 3-8
| 637 students
Rank: #2525.
Novi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49000 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1600
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1600
Grades: 5-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2626.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
926 W 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26500 Wixom Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1700
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-1700
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Oakley Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 E Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4100
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4100
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Village Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23333 Willowbrook
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1300
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1300
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #3030.
West Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #3131.
Van Hoosen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 864 students
Rank: #3232.
Wass Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #3333.
University Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3434.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46180 W 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-2350
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
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Oakland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lathrup Village (Closed 2012)
Charter School
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Academy Of Michigan (Closed 2008)
Charter School
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Academy Of Oak Park - Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park - High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)
Charter School
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
7071 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 120
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32400 Alameda St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Alice B Beal Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31201 Dorchester
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
Avondale Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Avondale Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Grades: Inquire with school
| 62 students
2950 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Grades: PK
| n/a students
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
22750 Highland Street
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 942 students
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
Brandon Education Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
155 E Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 534 students
1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
The Building Trades School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34705 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(810) 229-5145
Farmington, MI 48331
(810) 229-5145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Grades: K
| 3 students
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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 International Academy, Avondale Gifted And Talented Education 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?
342 public schools are located in Oakland County.
What percentage of students in Oakland County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Oakland County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oakland County include: Centennial Middle School vs. Millennium Middle School, Athens High School vs. Troy High School, Simonds Elementary School vs. Harveyswanson Elementary School
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