News Summary
Niche has released its rankings for the best public and private high schools and school districts in Michigan for the upcoming school year. Cranbrook Schools leads the private rankings as the best high school for STEM education, while International Academy tops the public high schools list. Novi Community Schools achieves the highest ranking among school districts in Michigan. The rankings are based on extensive criteria reflecting academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and overall student experience.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – As the 2025-26 school year approaches, Niche has unveiled its rankings for the top public and private high schools, as well as school districts in Michigan. This year’s assessments result in Cranbrook Schools leading the private sector and International Academy topping the public rankings.
Cranbrook Schools is recognized as the best private high school in Michigan and also rated as the best high school for STEM education in the state. Nationally, it ranks as the 23rd best private K-12 school in the United States. Meanwhile, International Academy, located in Bloomfield Hills, is selected as the top public high school in Michigan and is ranked 14th in the nation.
Novi Community Schools in Oakland County has been identified as the top school district in Michigan, achieving the 21st best ranking among school districts nationwide.
Criteria for Rankings
Private high schools were evaluated based on several key criteria, including:
- The top colleges that students attend
- College enrollment statistics
- Culture and diversity within the school
- Student-teacher ratios
- Parent and student feedback regarding overall experience
Public high schools were assessed using criteria such as:
- Academic performance
- Quality of teaching staff
- Extracurricular clubs and activities
- Sports programs
- Available resources and facilities
- Culture and diversity
- Parent and student surveys regarding overall experience
Top Public High Schools in Michigan
- International Academy (Bloomfield Hills)
- Novi High School (Novi)
- Troy High School (Troy)
- Washtenaw International High School (Ypsilanti)
- Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor)
- Huron High School (Ann Arbor)
- Northville High School (Northville)
- Okemos High School (Okemos)
- Rochester Adams High School (Rochester Hills)
- Community High School (Ann Arbor)
Top Private High Schools in Michigan
- Cranbrook Schools (Bloomfield Hills)
- Greenhills School (Ann Arbor)
- Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills)
- Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen)
- The Roeper School (Bloomfield Hills)
- University Liggett School (Grosse Pointe Woods)
- Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor)
- Michigan Islamic Academy (Ann Arbor)
- Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (West Bloomfield)
- Academy of Sacred Heart (Bloomfield Hills)
Top School Districts in Michigan
- Novi Community School District (Oakland County)
- Northville Public Schools (Wayne and Oakland counties)
- Troy School District (Oakland County)
- Oakland Schools (Oakland County)
- Bloomfield Hills Schools (Oakland County)
- Okemos Public Schools (Ingham County)
- Rochester Community School District (Oakland County)
- Van Buren Intermediate School District (Van Buren County)
- Birmingham Public Schools (Oakland County)
- New Buffalo Area Schools (Berrien County)
The Significance of the Rankings
The release of Niche’s rankings serves as an important indicator for families making decisions about high school education. Niche utilizes rigorous evaluations and comprehensive surveys to provide prospective students and their families with valuable insights on education quality. These rankings reflect a wide range of factors that contribute to the overall quality of education and student experience.
As Michigan schools gear up for the new academic year, these rankings are expected to draw attention from parents and students, guiding them in their choices for education. With a diverse array of educational institutions highlighted, Michigan offers a broad spectrum of opportunities for students seeking quality high school education.
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Additional Resources
- CBS News: Best High Schools in Michigan
- Wikipedia: High School (United States)
- MLive: Free Meals for Michigan Students
- Google Search: Michigan Students Free Meals
- Times of India: 8 High Schools in Michigan
- Google Scholar: High Schools in Michigan
- Free Press: Unique Michigan High School Mascots
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Michigan High Schools
- WITL: Michigan Top Community Colleges 2025
- Google News: Michigan Community Colleges
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