Best Schools in Southfield, Michigan
24 schools · 14 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Southfield?
Use this page to compare every school in Southfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Southfield Regional Academic Campus
High · Southfield Public School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
Other · Agbu Alex-Marie Manoogian School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Crescent Academy Elementary
Elementary · Crescent Academy. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Southfield for 2026 are Southfield Regional Academic Campus (7.2/10), Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School (6.8/10), and Crescent Academy Elementary (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 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
24
18 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$231,175
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
24
18 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$231,175
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 6.8/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Southfield schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Southfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southfield Regional Academic Campus | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Crescent Academy Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mcintyre Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Thompson K8 International Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Vandenberg Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Kennedy Learning Center | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Alice M Birney K8 School | 4.9 / 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
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $67,009
- Median home value
- $231,175
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 52%
14% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Southfield compares
Michigan rank
#322 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$67k
91% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
22
7 districts draw attendance lines through Southfield
Southfield is not one school system. 7 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 56% of the public campuses.
Southfield Public School District is the largest slice at 10 of 18 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Southfield address is choosing a district first.
Among 17 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.9 to 7.2 — the spread is inside Southfield, not a citywide average.
8 of the 18 public schools are charters (44%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Southfield Public School District10 public · 56%
- Crescent Academy3 public · 17%
- Agbu Alex-Marie Manoogian School1 public · 6%
- Bradford Academy1 public · 6%
- Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence1 public · 6%
About Schools in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, Michigan has 18 ranked public schools serving families across the city. The average school score sits at 5.6 out of 10 — a number that hides meaningful variation. Three schools, or 17% of the ranked pool, score 7 or above, giving parents willing to research specific options real standout choices within city limits.
Vandenberg Elementary School leads the city at 8.2 out of 10, the strongest score among Southfield's ranked schools. At the secondary level, Southfield Regional Academic Campus scores 7.8 and offers a high school option near the top of the local performance range. Kennedy Learning Center rounds out the 7-plus tier at 7.1. These three schools give parents a clear starting point when prioritizing academic performance.
The middle and elementary tiers show a tighter spread just below the top performers. Crescent Academy Middle School and Faxon Academy each score 6.7, sitting above the city average and providing solid options at both the elementary and middle school stages. Below these schools, performance drops toward and under the citywide 5.6 average — the gap between Southfield's top and bottom schools is real and worth factoring into any enrollment decision.
Practically speaking, Southfield rewards parents who evaluate schools individually rather than judging the city by its average alone. The 5.6 mean is pulled down by lower-scoring schools, while the concentrated group of top performers shows what is achievable locally. Parents targeting elementary options should look at Vandenberg and Faxon first. Families entering the middle school years have Crescent Academy as the clear front-runner. For high school, Southfield Regional Academic Campus stands apart from the rest of the city's secondary options. Confirming enrollment zones and current open enrollment policies is the essential next step — school boundaries in a city this size shift, and a strong score means little if the school isn't accessible.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316 students · 2nd–5th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 283 students · 1st–5th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 173 students · Pre-K–1st | 5.5 |
| 4 | 348 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 245 students · 1st–5th | 5.0 |
| 6 | 608 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 |
| 7 | 443 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.9 |
| 8 | 786 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.5 |
| 9 | 126 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 |
| 10 | 498 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.3 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Southfield
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 351 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
| 2 | 218 students · 6th–9th | 4.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 1,190 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 431 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 50 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 3 | 768 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.9 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Farber Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate 178 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Southfield Christian SchoolPrivate 574 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Yeshivas Darchei Torah-GirlsPrivate 254 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Southfield
Southfield, Michigan · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$67,009
Median Home Value
$231,175
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Population
80,088
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
52%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Community Profile
Southfield has a median household income of $67,009. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $231,175, with a median rent of $1,313/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 6
Resources
School Districts (7)
AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School
1 school · 431 students
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
1 school · 608 students
Bradford Academy
1 school · 768 students
Crescent Academy
3 schools · 707 students
Laurus Academy
1 school · 786 students
Faxon Academy
1 school · 126 students
Southfield Public School District
13 schools · 4,809 students
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Southfield, Michigan
How many schools are in Southfield, Michigan?
Southfield has 24 schools, including 18 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Southfield, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Southfield is 5.3 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 Southfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Southfield on MySchoolScout is Southfield Regional Academic Campus with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Southfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Southfield on MySchoolScout is Crescent Academy Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Southfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Southfield on MySchoolScout is Glenn W Levey Middle School with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What is the best high school in Southfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Southfield on MySchoolScout is Southfield Regional Academic Campus with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Southfield, Michigan?
Southfield is served by 7 school districts: Agbu Alex-Marie Manoogian School, Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence, Bradford Academy, Crescent Academy, Laurus Academy, Faxon Academy, Southfield Public School District.
What is the education level in Southfield, Michigan?
According to Census data, 39% of adults in Southfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Southfield, Michigan?
The median household income in Southfield is approximately $67,009 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Southfield, Michigan?
Yes, Southfield has 6 private schools alongside 18 public schools. The top-rated private school is Farber Hebrew Day School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southfield, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Southfield 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 Southfield, 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.