Best Schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan
25 schools · 14 Elementary · 1 Middle · 9 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Rochester Hills?
Use this page to compare every school in Rochester Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Brewster Elementary School
Elementary · Rochester Community School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Musson Elementary School
Elementary · Rochester Community School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rochester Adams High School
High · Rochester 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 Rochester Hills for 2026 are Brewster Elementary School (8.8/10), Musson Elementary School (8.4/10), and Rochester Adams High School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 24 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
25
20 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$415,433
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
25
20 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$415,433
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 7% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Rochester Hills schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Musson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Rochester Adams High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Stoney Creek High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Hampton Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | North Hill Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | University Hills Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Meadow Brook Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Rochester High School | 7.6 / 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
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $129,484
- Median home value
- $415,433
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
58% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Rochester Hills compares
Michigan rank
#77 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$129k
176% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
24
About Schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills runs 19 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 — a strong baseline that signals consistent performance citywide. Fourteen of those 19 schools, 74%, score 7 or higher, meaning quality here is widespread rather than concentrated in a few sought-after zones.
The elementary tier sets the tone. Hampton Elementary tops every school in Rochester Hills at 8.7 out of 10 — the city's highest score and a clear standout at the K–5 level. Brewster Elementary (8.3), Meadow Brook Elementary (8.1), and North Hill Elementary (8.0) cluster tightly behind it. Parents prioritizing the early grades will find that multiple neighborhoods offer access to genuinely high-performing feeder schools, not just one oversubscribed option.
The secondary picture holds up equally well. Stoney Creek High School scores 8.4 out of 10 — the second-highest rating in the city and its strongest showing at the high school level. That continuity across grade levels matters: a high-scoring elementary pipeline that feeds into a strong high school makes Rochester Hills a coherent pick for families planning across the full K–12 span, not just the early years.
For parents deciding between neighborhoods, the city's depth is the practical headline. A 74% rate of 7-plus schools and a citywide average of 7.3 mean most families land in a strong school regardless of where they settle. The within-city differences are real but incremental — this isn't a place where crossing one boundary means a dramatic drop in quality. For families with zone flexibility, Hampton Elementary's 8.7 and Stoney Creek's 8.4 mark the ceiling worth targeting. For everyone else, the floor is high enough that a second-choice zone rarely means settling.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 399 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 494 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 543 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 403 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 402 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 544 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 476 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 482 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 317 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Rochester Hills
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 594 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,539 students · 7th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 1,495 students · 6th–12th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 1,671 students · 7th–12th | 7.6 |
| 4 | 68 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 670 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 |
| 6 | 904 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 807 students · 6th–12th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 1,016 students · 6th–12th | 5.8 |
| 9 | 12 students · 12th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Hills Christian School
Private
237 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.7 |
Schools in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, Michigan · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$129,484
Median Home Value
$415,433
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
Population
102,352
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Community Profile
Rochester Hills has a median household income of $129,484. It is a well-educated community where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $415,433, with a median rent of $1,590/month. The local poverty rate of 4.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 9
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan
How many schools are in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
Rochester Hills has 25 schools, including 20 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Rochester Hills is 7.0 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 Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Rochester Hills on MySchoolScout is Brewster Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Rochester Hills on MySchoolScout is Brewster Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Rochester Hills on MySchoolScout is Avondale Middle School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Rochester Hills on MySchoolScout is Rochester Adams High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Rochester Hills, Michigan?
Rochester Hills is served by 2 school districts: Avondale School District, Rochester Community School District.
What is the education level in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
According to Census data, 64% of adults in Rochester Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The median household income in Rochester Hills is approximately $129,484 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
Yes, Rochester Hills has 5 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Brookfield Academy - Rochester Hills with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Rochester Hills is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rochester Hills, 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.