Best Public Schools in Ferndale, MI (2025-26)

Best Ferndale Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,021 students in Ferndale, MI (there are , serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ferndale, MI public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ferndale, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ferndale High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622

Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Ferndale Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
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725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783

Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Edison

Special Education School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
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1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400

Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #44.

Webb Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902

Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #55.

Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
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2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950

Gr: K-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #66.

Tri County Educational Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885

Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #77.

University High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846

Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Rank: n/an/a

Jardon Vocational School

Special Education School

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2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950

Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Oak Park - High School (Closed 2011)

21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358

Gr: 9-12

Coolidge Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-1700

Gr: 3-7 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Ferndale Adult Education (Closed 2023)

21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832

Ferndale Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)

21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860

Gr: PK

Lee O. Clark Elementary School (Closed 2005)

2500 Martin Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 544-5257

Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

North Grafton Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1244 Paxton Street
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-7680

Gr: 3-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI?

The top ranked public schools in Ferndale, MI include Ferndale High School, Ferndale Middle School and Edison.

How many public schools are located in Ferndale?

8 public schools are located in Ferndale.

What percentage of students in Ferndale go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Ferndale are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?

Ferndale public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).