For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,472 students in Commerce Township, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI are Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Country Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Commerce Township, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Commerce Township have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Commerce Township, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Commerce Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Farr St
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Clifford H Smart Middle 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
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5070 S Duck Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 White Oak Trl
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Grades: 5-9
| 505 students
Commerce Township, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads For Youth (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9491 Wise Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 363-8494
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 363-8494
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI include Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Country Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Commerce Township?
4 public elementary schools are located in Commerce Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce Township?
Commerce Township public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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