Best Schools in West Bloomfield, Michigan
14 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in West Bloomfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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West Bloomfield High School
High · West Bloomfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Keith Elementary School
Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in West Bloomfield for 2026 are West Bloomfield High School (8.0/10), Pleasant Lake Elementary School (8.0/10), and Keith Elementary School (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 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
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$416,167
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$416,167
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in West Bloomfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bloomfield High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Lake Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Keith Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Walnut Creek Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Scotch Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Doherty Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sheiko Elementary School | 5.0 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $135,390
- Median home value
- $416,167
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
45% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How West Bloomfield compares
Michigan rank
#109 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$135k
184% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
11
West Bloomfield School District runs 70% of West Bloomfield's public schools
West Bloomfield touches 2 districts, but West Bloomfield School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
West Bloomfield School District accounts for 7 of 10 public schools (70%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 3.
Among 7 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 8.0 — the spread is inside West Bloomfield, not a citywide average.
- West Bloomfield School District7 public · 70%
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools3 public · 30%
About Schools in West Bloomfield, Michigan
West Bloomfield, Michigan offers a compact but high-performing public school landscape. Eight ranked public schools serve the community, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 — a number pulled upward by a cluster of genuinely strong elementary programs. Five of the eight ranked schools, or 62%, score 7.0 or higher, making West Bloomfield one of the more consistently solid suburban districts in the region.
The elementary tier is where West Bloomfield stands out most. Pleasant Lake Elementary leads the city at 9.2 out of 10, a score that places it among the top performers in the state. Keith Elementary (8.3), Gretchko Elementary (7.8), and Doherty Elementary (7.7) round out a four-school elementary core where every campus clears the 7.5 mark. Parents with children in the K-5 range will find meaningful separation between these schools and the district average, with Pleasant Lake sitting nearly 2.5 points above the citywide mean.
West Bloomfield High School enters the rankings at 7.3 out of 10 — above the city average and a reasonable continuation of the academic trajectory set by the elementary programs. The high school's score reflects solid academic performance without the same standout gap that defines the elementary tier. Families planning for the full K-12 arc should weigh both the strong elementary feeder environment and the high school's position relative to comparable suburban competitors.
Practically speaking, West Bloomfield rewards families who do granular school-level research. The gap between the top-rated Pleasant Lake Elementary at 9.2 and the city average of 6.8 is real — not every school in the district performs at the same level, and elementary assignment can have meaningful consequences for early academic experience. Parents in the attendance zone for Pleasant Lake or Keith are in particularly strong positions. For those with flexibility in where they live within the city, checking specific school boundaries before signing a lease or purchase agreement is time well spent.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 485 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 360 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.9 | ||
| 3 | 528 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 331 students · 3rd–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 450 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 424 students · 3rd–5th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 45 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Bloomfield Maples MontessoriPrivate 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 645 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,564 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 145 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Mesivta of West BloomfieldPrivate 40 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 students · 15–15 | — |
| 2 | 3 students · 15–15 | — |
Schools in West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield, Michigan · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$135,390
Median Home Value
$416,167
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
Population
66,871
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Community Profile
West Bloomfield has a median household income of $135,390. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $416,167, with a median rent of $1,733/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% 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
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
- Other
- 2
Resources
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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 West Bloomfield, Michigan
How many schools are in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
West Bloomfield has 14 schools, including 10 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in West Bloomfield is 6.7 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 West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in West Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is West Bloomfield High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in West Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Pleasant Lake Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in West Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Walnut Creek Middle School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best high school in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in West Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is West Bloomfield High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve West Bloomfield, Michigan?
West Bloomfield is served by 2 school districts: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, West Bloomfield School District.
What is the education level in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
According to Census data, 59% of adults in West Bloomfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The median household income in West Bloomfield is approximately $135,390 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
Yes, West Bloomfield has 4 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Bloomfield, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in West Bloomfield is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in West Bloomfield, 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.