📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 25 Rated Districts in Oakland County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bloomfield Hills Schools | Bloomfield Hills | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Novi Community School District | Novi | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Troy School District | Troy | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #4 | Birmingham Public Schools | Beverly Hills | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #5 | Rochester Community School District | Rochester | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #6 | Lake Orion Community Schools | Lake Orion | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #7 | South Lyon Community Schools | South Lyon | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #8 | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | Walled Lake | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #9 | Berkley School District | Oak Park | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #10 | Clarkston Community School District | Clarkston | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #11 | Royal Oak City School District | Royal Oak | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #12 | Farmington Public School District | Farmington | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #13 | Oxford Area Community Schools | Oxford | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #14 | Huron Valley Schools | Highland | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #15 | Clawson City School District | Clawson | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #16 | Lamphere Public Schools | Madison Heights | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #17 | West Bloomfield School District | West Bloomfield | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #18 | Brandon School District | Ortonville | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #19 | Holly Area School District | Holly | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #20 | Waterford School District | Waterford | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #21 | Ferndale Public Schools | Ferndale | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #22 | Southfield Public School District | Southfield | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #23 | Hazel Park City School District | Hazel Park | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #24 | Pontiac City School District | Pontiac | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #25 | Oak Park City School District | Oak Park | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Oakland County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 25 public school districts headquartered in Oakland County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Oakland County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Oakland County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 25 rated districts in Oakland County, Michigan, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Bloomfield Hills Schools (Bloomfield Hills); Novi Community School District (Novi).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.