Best Schools in Novi, Michigan
17 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Novi?
Use this page to compare every school in Novi by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Novi High School
High · Novi Community School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Village Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Novi Community School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary · Novi Community School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Novi for 2026 are Novi High School (9.2/10), Village Oaks Elementary School (8.6/10), and Parkview Elementary School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$410,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$410,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 11% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Novi schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Novi
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novi High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Village Oaks Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Parkview Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Thornton Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Novi Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Novi Meadows School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Deerfield Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Novi Woods Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Orchard Hills Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Hickory Woods Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.7/10
- Median household income
- $127,183
- Median home value
- $410,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
85% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Novi compares
Michigan rank
#16 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$127k
173% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Novi, Michigan
Novi is a mid-sized suburban city in Oakland County with 11 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The performance data here gives families a useful signal before they even start comparing individual campuses: this is a system where the floor matters nearly as much as the ceiling.
The numbers make that case quickly. Novi's 11 ranked public schools average 7.9 out of 10, and 10 of those 11 schools — 91% — score 7 or higher. That density of strong performers sets Novi apart. In many comparable suburban systems, one or two flagship schools inflate an otherwise uneven average. Novi distributes differently: high scores appear across the system, not concentrated at the top.
Hickory Woods Elementary leads at 9.3 out of 10, the highest-rated school in the city. Novi High School follows at 8.9, placing it among the stronger public high schools in the region. Village Oaks Elementary (8.8), Parkview Elementary (8.7), and Thornton Creek Elementary (8.4) cluster right behind — all five top schools rated 8.4 or above, within a single point of each other. Parents with elementary-age children have real choices at the top tier, and the differences between them are narrow enough that proximity and program fit matter more than chasing a single score.
For families making a relocation decision, that 91% figure carries the most practical weight. Wherever you land in Novi's attendance zones, you are unlikely to start from a meaningful deficit. The high school picture is simpler: Novi High is the primary option and it performs well. Parents who prioritize consistent outcomes across grade levels will find Novi's profile more reassuring than cities with one standout school surrounded by weaker alternatives.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 515 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 2 | 481 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 3 | 509 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 4 | 468 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.1 | ||
| 5 | 518 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.1 | ||
| 6 | 425 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.0 | ||
| 7 | 528 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 8 | 569 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Oakland Montessori Academy
Private
3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,090 students · 5th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 1,039 students · 5th–7th | 8.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,094 students · 8th–12th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 25 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Catholic Central High School
Private
977 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 2 | 1 students · 10th–10th | — | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 students · 15–15 | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Novi Christian Academy
Private
339 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
Schools in Novi
Novi, Michigan · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$127,183
Median Home Value
$410,800
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
Population
61,530
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Community Profile
Novi has a median household income of $127,183. It is a well-educated community where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $410,800, with a median rent of $2,056/month. The local poverty rate of 4.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Michigan
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Novi, Michigan
How many schools are in Novi, Michigan?
Novi has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Novi, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Novi is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Novi, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Novi on MySchoolScout is Novi High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Novi, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Novi on MySchoolScout is Village Oaks Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Novi, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Novi on MySchoolScout is Novi Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Novi, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Novi on MySchoolScout is Novi High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
How many school districts serve Novi, Michigan?
Novi is served by 3 school districts: Northville Public Schools, Novi Community School District, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
What is the education level in Novi, Michigan?
According to Census data, 61% of adults in Novi have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Novi, Michigan?
The median household income in Novi is approximately $127,183 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Novi, Michigan?
Yes, Novi has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Novi Christian Academy with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Novi, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Novi is 13.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Novi, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.