August 12, 2025

Top High Schools and Districts in Michigan Revealed

News Summary

Niche has released rankings for the best public and private high schools and school districts in Michigan, showcasing institutions that excel in various student success factors. Cranbrook Schools is ranked as the top private high school, while International Academy leads among public schools. Novi Community Schools is recognized as the best district in the state. The rankings assess academic performance, cultural environment, and community satisfaction, affirming Michigan’s educational institutions as leaders in the nation.

Bloomfield Hills, MI – Niche has unveiled its rankings for the best public and private high schools and school districts in Michigan for the year 2025, spotlighting several educational institutions that have excelled in diverse factors contributing to student success.

The rankings highlight the top-performing private and public high schools, as well as school districts, in the state, utilizing various criteria to assess their academic quality, cultural environment, and community satisfaction. Particularly, private high schools were evaluated based on aspects like college attendance rates, culture and diversity, and the student-teacher ratio, while public schools were assessed on academics, extracurricular activities, sports, resource availability, and student/parent reviews.

Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills emerged as the top-ranked private high school in Michigan and also achieved the title of the best high school for STEM education in the state. It stands as the highest rated private K-12 institution in Michigan and ranks 23rd nationally. Meanwhile, International Academy, also located in Bloomfield Hills, was recognized as the top public high school in Michigan, ranking 14th in the United States.

In terms of school districts, Novi Community Schools in Oakland County has been named the best school district in Michigan and occupies the 21st position nationally. These rankings reflect a significant acknowledgment of the institutions’ commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and overall student satisfaction.

According to the Niche rankings, the top 10 public high schools in Michigan for 2025 are as follows:

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)

For private high schools, the top 10 rankings are:

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)

The following list presents the top 10 school districts in Michigan according to Niche:

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)

Niche assessed a total of 810 public high schools in Michigan, weighing factors such as academic performance, cultural inclusivity, diversity, and parental satisfaction to determine rankings. The evaluation process reinforces the recognition of Michigan’s high schools as notable contenders not just at the state level, but also on the national stage for their achievements and the satisfaction of their respective student bodies and their families.

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