For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,419 students in Wixom, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 418 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Wixom, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wixom, MI are Wixom Elementary School, Loon Lake Elementary School and Sarah G Banks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wixom, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wixom have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wixom, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wixom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Wixom Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-3400
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-3400
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Loon Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 Loon Lake Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-4000
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-4000
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1760 Charms Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-2200
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 956-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campussw
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wixom, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakland Opportunity Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5678
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
W-a-y Oakland (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 209-2037
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 209-2037
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wixom, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wixom, MI include Wixom Elementary School, Loon Lake Elementary School and Sarah G Banks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wixom?
4 public schools are located in Wixom.
What percentage of students in Wixom go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Wixom are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wixom?
Wixom public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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