For the 2024-25 school year, there are 116 public middle schools serving 70,784 students in Oakland County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland County, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Boulan Park Middle School and Rochester Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oakland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Stoney Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1111.
Farmington Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32800 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
East Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-6200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 571 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5835 Donaldson Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4700
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1515.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Reuther Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 655 students
Rank: #1717.
Larson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 E Long Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4800
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Lone Pine Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(248) 341-6100
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(248) 341-6100
Grades: 4-8
| 474 students
Rank: #2020.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 843 students
Rank: #2121.
Hart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2222.
Scripps Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2323.
Clarkston Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #2424.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #2525.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,039 students
Rank: #2626.
Walled Lake Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4700
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4700
Grades: 8-12
| 1,194 students
Rank: #2727.
Waldon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #2828.
Clifford H Smart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Commerce Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #2929.
Berkley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #3030.
Oakview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
917 Lake George Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #3131.
Milford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2380 S Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8091
Grades: 7-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #3232.
Clarkston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #3333.
Berkshire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21707 W 14 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #3434.
Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1359 Torpey Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-4600
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #3535.
Norup International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Grades: K-8
| 674 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 middle schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland County, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Boulan Park Middle School and Rochester Adams High School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakland County?
116 public middle schools are located in Oakland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oakland County include: Centennial Middle School vs. Millennium Middle School, Millennium Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Mason Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
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